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W605 RUX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 RUX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel modified

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,690 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from middle box clamp and rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 81,730 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to leak giving false fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,691 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine On to exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,521 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,080 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,890 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2015 48,890 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,244 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,062 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,593 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,883 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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W605 RUX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 W605 RUX, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W605 RUX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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