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EK05 VYL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,503 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 161,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Beside fuel tank ()

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 155,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 154,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both head lamp lens deteriorated

service brakes require adjustments

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,146 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 145,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 141,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 141,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

covers fitted obstructing view

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,796 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2-3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,994 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,320 miles

oil empty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,734 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,035 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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EK05 VYL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK05 VYL, 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 EK05 VYL registered?

EK05 VYL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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