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WR05 ZYB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 ZYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 142,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 142,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 142,108 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

whole underbody has surface rust including suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 141,976 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

front number plate damage

Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 138,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 131,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,364 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,120 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,894 miles

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,404 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,533 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,405 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,529 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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WR05 ZYB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WR05 ZYB, 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 WR05 ZYB registered?

WR05 ZYB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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