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SW54 JWM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s front side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,693 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

becoming corroded under rear arches

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

becoming corroded under rear arches

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,941 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush dee bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush dee bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,821 miles

rear exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 12,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,452 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,947 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 10,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres badly perrished recommend replacement

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,324 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 7,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,426 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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SW54 JWM 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 63.2%.

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 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 SW54 JWM, 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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SW54 JWM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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