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YN05 GWG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,270 mi
Last recorded132,270 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 132,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 117,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 101,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 101,038 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 70,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 70,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 60,663 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 60,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 May 2018 49,149 miles

Front corrosion on exposed brake pipe ends/on inner wings

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)

number plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 44,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2017 44,179 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working Direction indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 39,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 32,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 26,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,727 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,685 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 GWG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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