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Y905 YAG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,880 mi
Last recorded136,880 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 YAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 136,880 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 134,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle repair undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2024 134,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,384 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 128,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plate holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 125,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out,rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 123,945 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,668 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 123,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,778 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,048 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2005 35,854 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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Y905 YAG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 Y905 YAG, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y905 YAG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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