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WJ05 UGP

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,236 mi
Last recorded117,236 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 117,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 112,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 102,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 102,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All four brake disc surfaces slightly corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both front shock absorber attachments.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,612 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,611 miles

rear pads very low

Pass 29 May 2010 47,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,004 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 UGP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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