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YK05 BNZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,251 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,686 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated At tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,597 miles

Front and rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded and undersealed

Sills covers fitted

Underbody slightly corroded and undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2024 137,595 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded and undersealed

Sills covers fitted

Underbody slightly corroded and undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,134 miles

Brake pipes undersealed preventing inspection

Front and Rear subframe slightly corroded

Underbody and Chassis slightly corroded

Underbody and Chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2022 136,763 miles

Brake pipes undersealed preventing inspection

Front and Rear subframe slightly corroded

Underbody and Chassis slightly corroded

Underbody and Chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted obscuring view

Underbody and Chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Underbody and Subframes slightly corroded where visible

Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 113,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s inner sill

corrosion to n/s inner sill

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,662 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,673 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,658 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,821 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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YK05 BNZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK05 BNZ, 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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YK05 BNZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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