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WX05 SUB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,160 mi
Last recorded113,160 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides plastic sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

indicators dont self cancel

Fail 18 Mar 2026 113,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides plastic sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

indicators dont self cancel

Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,239 miles

Sills heavily underseal unable to check

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 110,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 110,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,075 miles

all underbody has underseal applied

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,002 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat showing sign of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,002 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat showing sign of corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe/ radiator mounting panel , within 30cms steering suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,952 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Front Radiator mounting panel badly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Front Radiator mounting panel badly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor clip missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,548 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,183 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,067 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,355 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,084 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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WX05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WX05 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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WX05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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