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YN05 GVM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 89,247 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 86,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2022 78,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,804 miles

front shocks rusty

rear subframe rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear inner sills rusty

front shocks rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,847 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,478 miles

both front suspension legs rsuty

Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,478 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension legs rsuty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1nner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise at rear requires further investigation

Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,133 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,965 miles

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

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

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 GVM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

YN05 GVM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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