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WJ05 UGM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,338 mi
Last recorded91,338 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,429 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf / osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,769 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also rusty (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil no damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also rusty (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil no damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,420 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,526 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,835 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2012 49,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,839 miles

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 UGM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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