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YF55 WXA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,417 mi
Last recorded155,417 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 155,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

slight corrosion to offside and nearside main brake pipes

tinting product on all light lenses

Fail 20 Apr 2018 155,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

slight corrosion to offside and nearside main brake pipes

tinting product on all light lenses

Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

rear pads

Fail 21 Apr 2017 150,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

rear pads

Pass 28 Apr 2016 145,519 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 141,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,522 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine warning light on dash

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Nov 2013 132,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine warning light on dash

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,046 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 111,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,087 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 53,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,716 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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YF55 WXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF55 WXA, 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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YF55 WXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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