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SW05 CDY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 85,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 78,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,943 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 75,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear under-body of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,575 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside starting to corrode all over

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,476 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 59,476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,603 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,571 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

SCREW IN L/H/F TYRE TREAD.

Pass 7 May 2008 25,662 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 25,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SW05 CDY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW05 CDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW05 CDY registered?

SW05 CDY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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