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YF05 AHV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage n/s/r sill

slight corrosion rear subframe

Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage n/s/r sill

slight corrosion rear subframe

Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,953 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 has deep cut in tread - not exposing cords

offside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Fail 26 Feb 2013 109,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 has deep cut in tread - not exposing cords

offside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,849 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,781 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 AHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YF05 AHV, 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 YF05 AHV registered?

YF05 AHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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