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N520 XOD

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,575 mi
Last recorded86,575 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 XOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 86,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,721 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,693 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust hanger missalined

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,622 miles

Coolant leak

Sill Covers

Slight Seepage From Rear Diff

Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,622 miles

Coolant leak

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

Sill Covers

Slight Seepage From Rear Diff

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,572 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,231 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 41,810 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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N520 XOD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N520 XOD, 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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N520 XOD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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