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VX05 TYZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,966 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 82,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,683 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slight damage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non standard Exhaust fitted

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,755 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,784 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,966 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber has play in bearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 19,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 11,533 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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VX05 TYZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VX05 TYZ, 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 VX05 TYZ registered?

VX05 TYZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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