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M989 GCD

2005 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Wrx81,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 GCD
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,431 miles

Battery insecure Not secured in tray (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 109,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 103,242 miles

custumer has sead that thay will remove cat and put back to straight through pipe back on

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre got chunk out of sidewall

o/s/f sidelight lens broken/taped up

slight oil leak

steering rack mount bushes moving side to sided

Fail 21 May 2013 103,242 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre got chunk out of sidewall

o/s/f sidelight lens broken/taped up

slight oil leak

steering rack mount bushes moving side to sided

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,100 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 95,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 89,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 82,803 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 30 May 2009 80,544 miles

exhaust system noisey

front discs lipped and slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,291 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread

engine oil leak

exhaust rear section rusty

front pads are low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,381 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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M989 GCD is a 2005 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 81,092 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M989 GCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M989 GCD is a 2005 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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