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YM05 FXS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FXS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,367 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,567 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Jan 2018 122,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,851 miles

front discs and pads very low and thin only just a pass

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,649 miles

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,027 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,902 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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YM05 FXS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM05 FXS, 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 YM05 FXS registered?

YM05 FXS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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