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GX54 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,873 mi
Last recorded64,873 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 63,426 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation doesn't open from the inside (9.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,926 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,876 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,671 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,689 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 24,688 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

O/Rear brake caliper bleed nipple "damp".

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 17,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (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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GX54 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX54 WRX, 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 GX54 WRX registered?

GX54 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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