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W8 ONU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,378 mi
Last recorded51,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ONU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 51,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,594 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on rear braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both o/s and n/s front wheel arches at rear edges corroded not leaving sharp edges and is partly cover by mud flaps

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 49,066 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliaper at brake hose banjo joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on rear braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both o/s and n/s front wheel arches at rear edges corroded not leaving sharp edges and is partly cover by mud flaps

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,866 miles

Offside Front wing rear edge of wheel arch corroding away not leaving sharp edge and is cover by mud flap

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,381 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 33,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,353 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,338 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,101 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 20,101 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 16,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 16,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,532 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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W8 ONU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W8 ONU, 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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W8 ONU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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