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Y50 OEM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 OEM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,963 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,184 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 43,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013
Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,720 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,338 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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Y50 OEM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y50 OEM, 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 Y50 OEM registered?

Y50 OEM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for Y50 OEM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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