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WF55 SYE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,331 mi
Last recorded57,331 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 SYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 57,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both anti roll bar brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside both brake calipers corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both drive shafts corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,628 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,972 miles

some corrosion of both rear inner sills

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,491 miles

some corrosion of both rear inner sills

Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some corrosion of both rear inner sills

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,788 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,645 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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WF55 SYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF55 SYE, 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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WF55 SYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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