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YG55 EHL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EHL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 107,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,124 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides fouling body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,952 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 85,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,270 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,641 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 66,019 miles

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

front and rear brake discs surface corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,019 miles

front and rear brake discs surface corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,551 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,551 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,712 miles

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

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

will require new front brake discs when pads are changed

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,761 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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YG55 EHL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 EHL, 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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YG55 EHL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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