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WJ05 UBR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,252 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,949 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,299 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade only just meets requirements for clearing screen sufficiently

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,761 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear no.plate bulb dim

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,430 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake pads half worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,154 miles

advise front brake pads half worn

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 UBR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBR, 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 WJ05 UBR registered?

WJ05 UBR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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