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YF54 UTN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,197 mi
Last recorded123,197 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 123,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,266 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,618 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,618 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,273 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF54 UTN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YF54 UTN, 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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YF54 UTN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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