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SW05 LWL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 LWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 155,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,428 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 brake pipes at junction in front of wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 115,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 May 2019 115,475 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 May 2018 103,680 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2017 98,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 95,093 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel excessively corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked droplink (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower radiator support panel excessively corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken off. system still supported

Pass 13 May 2015 92,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,215 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc surface slightly corroded

slight play on offside rear anti roll bar D bush

Pass 19 May 2012 72,017 miles

Front number plate broken

Fail 19 May 2012 72,016 miles

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

Front number plate broken

Pass 18 May 2011 46,889 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2010 38,176 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 28,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LWL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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