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WG54 VVR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,658 mi
Last recorded121,658 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 121,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,544 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,513 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))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 119,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, may need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,605 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 116,795 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITER OILY

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,910 miles

FUEL LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Oct 2018 110,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

FUEL LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,559 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTER MARKET HDI FITTED -NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER AND OUTER WALLS -SPLITS (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure + LEAKING (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTER MARKET HID FITTED -NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL -SPLITS (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

advise tracking as front tyres have warn shoulders

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,180 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

advise tracking as front tyres have warn shoulders

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff mounting bracket bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,245 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,530 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished

engine light on

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,450 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 VVR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VVR, 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 WG54 VVR registered?

WG54 VVR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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