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WG05 YBC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,732 mi
Last recorded134,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,732 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 134,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 134,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 121,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 114,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 109,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 105,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 92,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear arb mounting is heavily corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 24 May 2019 87,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 73,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 69,393 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 63,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,811 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 21 May 2013 52,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 May 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,231 miles

slight damage to the front number plate

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre side wall

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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WG05 YBC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WG05 YBC, 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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WG05 YBC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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