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WF05 GSY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,399 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 81,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 74,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,401 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 68,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on the outer edge

Offside Front low on the inner edge

Offside Front to clean and adjust washer jet

Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,879 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on the outer edge

Offside Front low on the inner edge

Offside Front to clean and adjust washer jet

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,281 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 24,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GSY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WF05 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

WF05 GSY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WF05 GSY safe to buy?

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