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WN55 WVS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,059 mi
Last recorded138,059 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 138,059 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 28 Dec 2022 128,943 miles

Front Headlamp Beam image there but poor - Both

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,381 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,720 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,983 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

fan belt split in two

o/s/r link bar +half moon mount worn

slight corrosion o/s/f crossmember

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

fan belt split in two

o/s/r link bar +half moon mount worn

slight corrosion o/s/f crossmember

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,702 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,267 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,792 miles

n/s/r tyre soon

slight corrosion o/s/f crossmember

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,972 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,113 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,190 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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WN55 WVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN55 WVS, 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 WN55 WVS registered?

WN55 WVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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