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WF55 SYW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,866 mi
Last recorded103,866 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,669 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fonts incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 88,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to inner faces of both n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms

slight surface corrosion to areas of floor and inner sills

underbelly fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 83,547 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 May 2016 83,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 28 May 2015 77,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,677 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise all four tyres distorted & out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,966 miles

advise all four tyres distorted & out of shape

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 SYW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF55 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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