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WJ05 TMU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 TMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/r & n/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/r & n/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 122,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 111,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 111,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 102,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 64,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

detachable towball not fitted to towbar at time of test!

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WJ05 TMU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ05 TMU, 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 WJ05 TMU registered?

WJ05 TMU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is WJ05 TMU safe to buy?

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