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X555 JWD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 JWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,103 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrules on all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe & pipes at tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along floor and sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate poor condition

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at union greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield by tank loose /rattles

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union .greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union .greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/tail (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/tail (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 68,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 68,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,049 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Next to bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Several suspension compontents corroded but considered excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 54,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,732 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 47,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,677 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,789 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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X555 JWD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X555 JWD, 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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X555 JWD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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