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M143 RTX

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,876 mi
Last recorded192,876 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 RTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 192,876 miles

centre (spoiler) stop lamp not connected

nearside rear inner c.v boot split

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 192,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear inner c.v boot split

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 188,205 miles

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

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

hi-level stop inop

nearside rear inner C/V boot split

offside outter stop has some LED's inop

Fail 24 Apr 2009 188,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

hi-level stop inop

nearside rear inner C/V boot split

offside outter stop has some LED's inop

Pass 14 Apr 2008 169,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 157,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 157,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 143,611 miles

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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M143 RTX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M143 RTX, 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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What year was M143 RTX registered?

M143 RTX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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