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YG55 SLT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 126,739 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 126,734 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the 02 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 125,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 124,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake back cover is corroded

Offside Rear brake back cover is corroded

front subframe is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

front subframe is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back cover is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back cover is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 117,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,399 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 107,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,235 miles

nsf/osf tyres getting perished outer treads.

uneven wear on nsr/osr inner tyre treads.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,947 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 SLT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SLT, 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 YG55 SLT registered?

YG55 SLT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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