
£11,200
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK (2nd Gen)
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK 'Widetrack' is a rare 'Blob-eye' variant, re-mapped to 320Bhp. Showing 98,473 miles, it has a history of maintenance, including timing belt services and ECU remapping, though the last service stamp was in 2013.
Cosmetically, it presents well but has some rippling on the rear passenger door and evidence of prior paintwork. It features desirable upgrades like adjustable center diff and water jet intercooler, enhancing its appeal.

Condition
6
The car has some slight rippling on the OSR passenger door and evidence of previous paint repairs. The service book has eight stamps, the last in 2013 at 38,412 miles. The car has a valid MOT until October 2023 with four minor advisories recorded.
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Manual
Transmission:
JF1GDBKH35G050133
Chassis No:
Odometer:
98,473 miles
VK55NNX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Rare 'Blob-eye' Type UK 'Widetrack' variant with 10mm wider rear track and rear wheel arch spats; adj.
centre diff (DCCD) ; re-mapped to 320Bhp; lots of fun and an exciting investment Supplied new by Evans Halshaw Subaru of Cheltenham in December 2006 this striking World Rally Blue Impreza WRX STi Type UK hails from the first face-lift era of 2 nd Generation of (GD) Impreza and is known affectionately as the “Blob eye” (think headlights) and looks great on its gold-coloured 10-spoke 17” alloy wheels behind which sit some powerful Brembo brake callipers also finished in Gold.
Under the scooped Scooby bonnet we find the typical 2.0-litre flat-four EJ20 Boxer engine which reputedly pumped out c.261Bhp driving all four wheels via six-speed manual transmission.
This example, a “Widetrack” variant features a 10mm wider rear track, DCCD (Driver controlled centre diff – (adjustable centre diff)) and water jet to cool the intercooler.
Inside, we find the comfortable and grippy S...
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£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,054
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,618
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
98,978 miles
Registration Date
2005-12-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 21 2025 with 98,978 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2024 with 98,692 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2022 with 96,334 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front shocks corroded
- nearside rear tyre close to limit
- rear inner discs corroded and fitted with new pads
- headlights slightly deteriorated
Passed
On Sep 30 2021 with 91,800 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- headlights slightly deteriorated
- (Dangerous) rear pads worn thin and discs corroded
Failed
On Sep 30 2021 with 91,800 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- headlights slightly deteriorated
- (Dangerous) rear pads worn thin and discs corroded
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 01 2020 with 87,234 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed
On Sep 27 2019 with 82,455 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 27 2019 with 82,455 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 29 2018 with 75,946 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2017 with 70,402 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2016 with 62,661 miles
Failed
On Sep 15 2016 with 62,542 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Passed
On Sep 19 2015 with 52,980 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2014 with 40,631 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Failed
On Aug 16 2014 with 40,631 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Aug 30 2013 with 38,412 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Sep 04 2012 with 35,542 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Passed
On Sep 13 2011 with 28,029 miles
Passed
On Sep 14 2010 with 22,094 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 18,202 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Dec 15 2008 with 13,245 miles

