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WU05 ZPG

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo80,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZPG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,566 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 122,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 120,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / sill-end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 118,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 115,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,707 miles

performance exhaust fitted

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,693 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mount broken

performance exhaust fitted

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 103,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 80,478 miles

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

both front vtyres slight wear on inner eadge

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,478 miles

both front vtyres slight wear on inner eadge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,578 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 37,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,378 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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WU05 ZPG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,478 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 ZPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU05 ZPG registered?

WU05 ZPG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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