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YJ05 SPV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from turbo drain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various body corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,818 miles

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,500 miles

brake pipes corroded

n-s-f shock damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,555 miles

prop shaft bush has slight play in side skirts fitted both rear tyres low on inner edge rear suspension arm rear bushes perished

Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,505 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

prop shaft bush has slight play in side skirts fitted both rear tyres low on inner edge rear suspension arm rear bushes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,411 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,235 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate broken

Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,235 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate broken

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,936 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 SPV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SPV, 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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YJ05 SPV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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