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SY05 WMK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WMK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,112 miles

exhaust modified

suspension modified

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe modified

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,128 miles

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

exhaust modified

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

modified exhaust systeem

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,891 miles

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

NSF TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE SIDEWALL NOT SHOWING PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small cracks on nsr and osf tyre side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and ns wiper rubbers torn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,842 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

NSF TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE SIDEWALL NOT SHOWING PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small cracks on nsr and osf tyre side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and ns wiper rubbers torn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs inner faces corroded / flaked

n/s/f tyre outer wall kerbed

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,681 miles

both rear brake discs inner faces corroded / flaked

n/s/f tyre outer wall kerbed

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres worn at edges

off side front flasher white

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,543 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres worn at edges

off side front flasher white

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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SY05 WMK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY05 WMK, 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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What year was SY05 WMK registered?

SY05 WMK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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