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V23 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 96,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 95,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 94,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 93,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 89,703 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 86,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 83,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 77,942 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,159 miles

front brake pads 85% worn

oil leak rear diff n/s drive shaft seal

oil leak under gearbox/engine

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,235 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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V23 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V23 WRX, 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 V23 WRX registered?

V23 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is V23 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 WRX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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