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YM54 KJU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,115 mi
Last recorded176,115 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 176,115 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 176,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 163,815 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 163,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits @ 1.400 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer, badly deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 158,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 158,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 146,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,183 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,400 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,400 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,708 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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YM54 KJU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM54 KJU, 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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YM54 KJU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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