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YJ54 RNC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 RNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both req pollish haze or replace (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears old going out shape slight check in near future both rears (5.2.3 (e))

underbody in very good order but req power washing all salt off then LANOGUARD OR WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT APREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 30 Jul 2026 73,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both req pollish haze or replace (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears old going out shape slight check in near future both rears (5.2.3 (e))

underbody in very good order but req power washing all salt off then LANOGUARD OR WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT APREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 8 Jul 2026 73,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic covers covering outer/inner sills

Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,568 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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YJ54 RNC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ54 RNC, 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 YJ54 RNC registered?

YJ54 RNC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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