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W18 WRX

2005 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,199 mi
Last recorded69,199 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Wrx81,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,199 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 69,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,935 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,671 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 42,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,256 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,782 miles

off side front tyre has slit in sidewall

Pass 27 May 2010 19,714 miles

front number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jun 2009 17,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,274 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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W18 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 81,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W18 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W18 WRX registered?

W18 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is W18 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 WRX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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