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NG05 XBT

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo80,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,150 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

could not fully inspect sills due to sill covers

lower front panel and lower radiator panel corroded (holes in panels)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f head lights faded (only just passed aim test) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front crack in n/s/f fog light

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

could not fully inspect sills due to sill covers

lower front panel and lower radiator panel corroded (holes in panels)

n/s/r o/s/r brake back plates corroded (holes in plates)

various corrosion to all front and rear suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

could not fully inspect outer sills due sill trims fitted

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r strut casings corroding

various corrosion to all suspension

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,860 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,399 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,272 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,937 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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NG05 XBT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG05 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG05 XBT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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