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ST05 YFO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 87,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,504 miles

rear flexi hoses insicure

Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seal (7.1.2)

rear flexi hoses insicure

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,110 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,550 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 57,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,268 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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ST05 YFO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ST05 YFO, 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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ST05 YFO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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