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Y14 SUB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,470 mi
Last recorded70,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,195 miles

under-sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 69,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2024 69,197 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO INNER WHEELARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO INNER WHEELARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SEVERAL STONECHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, 3mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,207 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,201 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,193 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,997 miles

font window tints

front and rear number plates

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,954 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 23 Jul 2008 22,730 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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Y14 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y14 SUB, 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 Y14 SUB registered?

Y14 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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