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YA05 USS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 USS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,944 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,484 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YA05 USS 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 YA05 USS, 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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YA05 USS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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