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SW05 OZL

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo80,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 OZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 91,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 90,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 89,845 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 89,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 87,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 82,171 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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SW05 OZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW05 OZL, 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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What year was SW05 OZL registered?

SW05 OZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is SW05 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 OZL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 OZL have outstanding finance?

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