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WF05 FWX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 FWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Aug 2024 138,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,174 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 131,146 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,618 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 118,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 110,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,480 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 86,480 miles

Electrical wiring insecure drivers footwell (1.9.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,376 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 36,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,574 miles

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

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

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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WF05 FWX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WF05 FWX, 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 WF05 FWX registered?

WF05 FWX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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