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YF05 AHO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion including both sills and repairs heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,223 miles

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

UNDERBODY CORRORSON

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL INCLUDING REPAIRS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BRAKE PIPES AND SUBFRAME

Fail 7 Mar 2024 106,197 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR ARCHS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

UNDERBODY CORRORSON

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,536 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,786 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 67,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,581 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,554 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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YF05 AHO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF05 AHO, 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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YF05 AHO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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