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WC05 COX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC05 COX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 123,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,678 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,865 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 104,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 95,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,882 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,809 miles

Clutch pedal seems heavy & sharp.

Reaer brake pads approx. 40% worn.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,162 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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WC05 COX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WC05 COX, 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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WC05 COX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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