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WJ05 UGK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 120,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear back plates corroded and rubbing on discs

Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,889 miles

general underside surface corrosion

rear back plates corroded and rubbing on discs slightly

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2017 101,889 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported n/s/r hose (3.6.B.1)

general underside surface corrosion

rear back plates corroded and rubbing on discs slightly

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 77,679 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on surface

engine management light on indicating fault in system,

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,956 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,608 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UGK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ05 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

WJ05 UGK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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