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SL05 XBK

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,709 mi
Last recorded192,709 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo80,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 192,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose although is still clamped in place (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle body is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight corrosion at o/s/r inner wheel arch at rear door area

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 192,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f inner sill area beside lower suspension arm mounting point corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose although is still clamped in place (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle body is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight corrosion at o/s/r inner wheel arch at rear door area

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 187,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion at rear of vehicle at boot floor area

slight oil leak at engine area

Pass 26 Oct 2023 179,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2023 179,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,734 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be missread

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 165,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be missread

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 150,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower subframe grommet holes corroded

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,429 miles

Front cross member beginning to corrode nearside

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,369 miles

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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SL05 XBK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL05 XBK, 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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SL05 XBK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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