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YJ55 CTE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 CTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,581 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,991 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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YJ55 CTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YJ55 CTE, 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 YJ55 CTE registered?

YJ55 CTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 CTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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