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YJ05 SOE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,170 mi
Last recorded67,170 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 SOE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 67,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,188 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 15,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,004 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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YJ05 SOE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YJ05 SOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ05 SOE registered?

YJ05 SOE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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