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WM02 SUB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,072 miles

Exhaust flange at rear of cat corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. 225/45r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,104 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,449 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,449 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,375 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 34,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,476 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s front tyre has slight cut on outer wall.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,453 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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WM02 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 WM02 SUB, 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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WM02 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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