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AL55 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,778 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2016 78,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 77,840 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear beside brake hose x 3 pipes (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,590 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

battery appears to be defective

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,534 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,340 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 21 Sep 2011 24,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 14,545 miles

n/s/r cv gator requires attention

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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AL55 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AL55 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 AL55 WRX registered?

AL55 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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