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YN05 LKD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,340 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,708 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,259 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,642 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 28,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,251 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 LKD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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