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WH05 DPB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,491 mi
Last recorded161,491 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 DPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 161,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fully undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2026 161,486 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fully undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2025 159,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered / coated in underseal not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 156,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 156,771 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch /strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 153,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed /greased not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 151,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 151,027 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2021 150,930 miles

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

Both side seals not inspected due to skirts fitted on the car

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,979 miles

Front to back side seals not inspected due to side skirts fitted

Offside Rear Back plate corrosion

Rear slight oil leak from prop shaft casing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 146,912 miles

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

Front to back side seals not inspected due to side skirts fitted

Offside Rear Back plate corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Car sprayed with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,644 miles

NS REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not to cord and wearing low on inner edge.offside front tyre has cut in side wall not to cord

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,890 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 89,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front number plate cracked.

Grease around nearside track rod end.

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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front number plate cracked.

Grease around nearside track rod end.

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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,728 miles

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)

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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WH05 DPB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WH05 DPB, 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 WH05 DPB registered?

WH05 DPB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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