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YX05 WFB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 159,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle has slight corrosion (rear wheel arch and rear outer sills)

Fail 30 Mar 2021 145,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle has slight corrosion (rear wheel arch and rear outer sills)

Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 133,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 112,597 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,149 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,608 miles

centre/rear brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,303 miles

All brake discs corroding

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,927 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,069 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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YX05 WFB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YX05 WFB, 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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YX05 WFB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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