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WG54 BWF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,701 mi
Last recorded117,701 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 117,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 116,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 122,325 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 112,322 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,025 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,014 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,782 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 12,038 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 3,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 2,150 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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WG54 BWF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WG54 BWF, 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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WG54 BWF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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