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W9 SRT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 SRT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 86,455 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2026 86,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2025 83,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2023 76,789 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,756 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,399 miles

off side front tyre wearing edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 34,808 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 24,856 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 24,856 miles

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

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

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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W9 SRT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 W9 SRT, 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 W9 SRT registered?

W9 SRT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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