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WX55 BWC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

offside rear anti roll bar fouling suspension arm

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper banjo (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high level brake light not working

offside rear anti roll bar fouling suspension arm

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,938 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper banjo (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high level brake light not working

offside rear anti roll bar fouling suspension arm

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,066 miles

Central rear stop light has some bulbs not illuminating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight movement

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,246 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 37,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 14,336 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,072 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WX55 BWC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX55 BWC, 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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WX55 BWC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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