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SW05 LWE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,101 mi
Last recorded66,101 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 LWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 66,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,952 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,634 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 51,634 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,561 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 49,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,882 miles

front brakepads low

inner face of both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall light cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,742 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear discs ptted

Fail 26 May 2010 42,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 36,099 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,643 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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 LWE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

SW05 LWE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is SW05 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 LWE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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