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SW54 RAZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 RAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 141,620 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 141,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 136,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 132,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,701 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both showing blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height plate too small (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,785 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,882 miles

Plastic trims covering outer sills.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic trims covering outer sills.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,667 miles

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

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

OSF Tyre wearing on edge.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,660 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,564 miles

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

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

under front car plastic tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,662 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 RAZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SW54 RAZ, 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 RAZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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