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WK05 RXA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 RXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 107,812 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 97,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,714 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 78,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,005 miles

Slight wear on o/s front inner tyre tread.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,728 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Wear on n/s rear inner and outer tyre tread.

Wear on o/s rear inner tyre tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,588 miles

Wear on n/s rear inner and outer tyre tread.

Wear on o/s rear inner tyre tread.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 41,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,762 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,762 miles

Nearside 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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WK05 RXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK05 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

WK05 RXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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