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WJ05 UCS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,205 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2013 45,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,650 miles

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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WJ05 UCS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UCS, 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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WJ05 UCS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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