CarVerify

Free Car Check

W2 XGG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 XGG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,768 miles

Central Rear seat belt retracts slow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 99,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt retracts slow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central rear centre seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,968 miles

Central Rear seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 82,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,835 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,209 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

inside of vehicle soiled

rear tie bar bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,206 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

inside of vehicle soiled

rear tie bar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,886 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges offside worst of two but on raised tread blocks

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,819 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2008 39,816 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2008 39,491 miles

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

Cut in offside front tyre tread

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

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W2 XGG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W2 XGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W2 XGG?

You can check the full history of W2 XGG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W2 XGG registered?

W2 XGG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is W2 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 XGG shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W2 XGG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W2 XGG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.