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N553 AAW

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 AAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,737 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES WORN.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES WORN.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,008 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 54,999 miles

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

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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N553 AAW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N553 AAW, 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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N553 AAW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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