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GF55 UYH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,333 mi
Last recorded153,333 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UYH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 153,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 146,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,634 miles

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

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,012 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside head lamp has top fixing missing but secure

offside head lamp has top fixing broken but secure

under tray loose

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,552 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,869 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 117,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 115,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 115,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 112,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F tyre has some sidewall damage but coord not exposed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,399 miles

N/S/F tyre has some sidewall damage but coord not exposed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 66,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,212 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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GF55 UYH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF55 UYH, 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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GF55 UYH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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