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WG05 GWE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,304 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

head light lens poor

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,177 miles

Front sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,448 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,432 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,243 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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WG05 GWE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG05 GWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 GWE registered?

WG05 GWE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is WG05 GWE safe to buy?

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