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L557 JKN

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,315 mi
Last recorded143,315 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 JKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 143,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,915 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog light broken

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,673 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,673 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 136,885 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 134,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 133,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 132,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 128,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen has damage out side the swept area

Fail 11 Aug 2011 128,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen has damage out side the swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 127,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 125,521 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight exhaust leak from small holes in catalytic converter

Pass 30 May 2008 124,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 124,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 108,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,708 miles

Fault suspect in automatic gearbox

underside of vehicle dirty and some areas covered in mud, e.g coil springs , shock absorbers , brake pipes.

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L557 JKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 104,568 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L557 JKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L557 JKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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