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YN05 GSV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,722 mi
Last recorded89,722 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 GSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,237 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential support cross member bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 10 Apr 2019 75,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential support cross member bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,328 miles

eml light on

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,328 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,438 miles

knocking from rear suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front windows tinted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,232 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front windows tinted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,765 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 GSV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN05 GSV, 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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YN05 GSV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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