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WK05 BXJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,667 mi
Last recorded48,667 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 BXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 48,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,919 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 45,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread(strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,438 miles

EML warning light on intermittently during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

large tail exhaust pipe fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

EML warning light on intermittently during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

large tail exhaust pipe fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 31,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

EML warning light on intermittently during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 2.3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

large tail exhaust pipe fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,375 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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WK05 BXJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK05 BXJ, 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 WK05 BXJ registered?

WK05 BXJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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