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WL05 OEG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 OEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,085 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 99,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight is Foggy .

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking the grace . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp image poor

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,802 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp image poor

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,593 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,565 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear position.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,482 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded inner faces.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,898 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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WL05 OEG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 WL05 OEG, 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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WL05 OEG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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