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GL05 YNZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,306 mi
Last recorded156,306 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 156,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads are low, monitor for further wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 144,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 114,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 107,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 91,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,670 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts on inside side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre has cuts on inside side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,411 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,153 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,751 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 64,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GL05 YNZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 YNZ, 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 GL05 YNZ registered?

GL05 YNZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is GL05 YNZ safe to buy?

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