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FD05 YPV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,996 mi
Last recorded112,996 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 98,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,449 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,397 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters broken (6.3.4c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported touching fuel tank (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,337 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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FD05 YPV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FD05 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 YPV registered?

FD05 YPV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is FD05 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 YPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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