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FD05 WSX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WSX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,492 miles

n/side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 May 2022 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,338 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer caseing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,367 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bald (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,131 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,939 miles

rear tyres wear on edges..

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,660 miles

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges..

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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FD05 WSX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 WSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD05 WSX registered?

FD05 WSX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is FD05 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 WSX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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