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EK05 VYW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,353 mi
Last recorded169,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 169,353 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 164,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 159,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 150,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,830 miles

All tyres have cuts on sidewalls but no ply or chords visible

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 112,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,448 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,032 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,625 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 42,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,252 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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EK05 VYW 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 100%.

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 EK05 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

EK05 VYW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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