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WK55 AZL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 AZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,120 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 109,120 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at tank as it enters internaly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,930 miles

Front radiator cross member holed and corroded

Nearside Front strut spring seat heavy corrosion worn thin

Offside Front strut spring seat heaveyu corrosion worn thin

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator cross member holed and corroded

Nearside Front strut spring seat heavy corrosion worn thin

Offside Front strut spring seat heaveyu corrosion worn thin

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner small clip missing from cv boot

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 103,604 miles

Rear Rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Front sub-frame corroded

General under vehicle corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,227 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Aug 2021 101,227 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking tightened loose banjo, leaking stopped (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,148 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,148 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,440 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres perishing due to age

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,522 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,063 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner c.v boots , clips weak - grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres 3mm

Surface corrosion - exhaust heatshields, suspension, front slam panel

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,636 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on the edges

nearside front tyre valve perished

outer sill covers fitted

small amount of grease around both front driveshaft inner gaiters

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,244 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,146 miles

exhaust rusty around the joints and hangers

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,146 miles

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

exhaust rusty around the joints and hangers

nearside number plate light dim

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,567 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,998 miles

cut within tread pattern o/s/r tyre

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,531 miles

Front brake pads low.

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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WK55 AZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WK55 AZL, 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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WK55 AZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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