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YC55 DWU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 DWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating

slight distortion nearside rear wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel nut(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating

slight distortion nearside rear wheel

there was no oil in engine

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,648 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

both rear anti roll bar links have slight movement

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,514 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

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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YC55 DWU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC55 DWU, 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 YC55 DWU registered?

YC55 DWU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YC55 DWU safe to buy?

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