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Y27 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,337 mi
Last recorded153,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,151 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 151,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 151,027 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 150,230 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 148,463 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,266 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 147,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 144,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 140,611 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 135,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,204 miles

2 x front tyres wearing low on inear tread

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 110,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 101,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 88,679 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 88,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y27 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y27 WRX, 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 Y27 WRX registered?

Y27 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is Y27 WRX safe to buy?

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