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YN05 EAO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 EAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,418 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2018 87,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 76,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 66,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,498 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 61,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,292 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 57,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 45,003 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 40,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,698 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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YN05 EAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YN05 EAO, 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 YN05 EAO registered?

YN05 EAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is YN05 EAO safe to buy?

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