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Y400 MLP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,134 mi
Last recorded172,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 MLP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 172,134 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 171,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right kick off (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right kick off (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 160,162 miles

exhaust noisy

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 157,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 152,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 133,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,260 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,192 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2012 93,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 93,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,366 miles

Both dipped beams poor patterns

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

Offside rear disc slightly scored

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,002 miles

Towbar slightly obstructing rear number plate

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,360 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges!!!

Fail 10 Mar 2008 57,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres badly worn on edges!!!

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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Y400 MLP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y400 MLP, 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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Y400 MLP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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