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SW05 LWK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,081 mi
Last recorded130,081 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,322 miles

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

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

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

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

STEERING IS NOT DRIVING STRIGHT

Pass 26 Sep 2020 106,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail coil spring incorrectly located causing n/s/f suspension unit to travel less than offside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,077 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,070 miles

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 LWK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWK, 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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SW05 LWK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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