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PN05 BVC

2005 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,288 mi
Last recorded189,288 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Wrx81,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 BVC
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 189,288 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock upper mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 180,724 miles

exhaust blow rear joint

o/s/f outer c.v boot pin hole

o/s/r brake back plate corroded/damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2024 170,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 164,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 164,228 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 141,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,094 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

n/s/r outer brake pad low

Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,717 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,717 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,742 miles

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

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 15 Feb 2016 104,742 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,618 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,844 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,844 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,690 miles

exhaust is none standard to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,184 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front wiper blades split

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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PN05 BVC is a 2005 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PN05 BVC, 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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What year was PN05 BVC registered?

PN05 BVC is a 2005 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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