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W16 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,690 mi
Last recorded154,690 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 154,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 154,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,351 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,987 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 127,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,864 miles

chip in screen

front pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,728 miles

chip in screen

Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

auxilary belt braking up

brake fluid low

chip in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,904 miles

rear tyres cut on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R tyre is flat

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,449 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,449 miles

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

exhaust fouling on rear anti roll bar rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,960 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,694 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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W16 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W16 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 W16 WRX registered?

W16 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W16 WRX safe to buy?

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