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WF05 XFB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,842 mi
Last recorded52,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 XFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,842 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 52,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,462 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,982 miles

front anti roll bar link dust covers cracking

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,278 miles

front and rear brake pads low

suspension dust covers starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2014 48,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 48,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 43,183 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 10 May 2012 39,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seats fitted in rear of car, belts not tested

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,327 miles

child seats fitted in rear of car, belts not tested

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,191 miles

engine management light on

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,321 miles

decat pipe was fitted on pre mot check

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,735 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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WF05 XFB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

WF05 XFB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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