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YN05 LNX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,136 mi
Last recorded103,136 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,136 miles

All underside undersealed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 103,006 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure Rubbing against steering column shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Several leaks at front (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Marked in yellow near driveshaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,855 miles

underside corroded not excessive

Fail 23 Apr 2024 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,292 miles

side skirts fitted can not fully inspect corrosion

suspension components corroded

underside has slight surface corrosion not excessive

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,351 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,682 miles

Front coil spring corroded on tip.

underbody and brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,364 miles

slight play in steering . slight play in wheel bearing .. slight blow on cat join

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,866 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,410 miles

has a racing cat fitted, doesnt state not for road use and passed emissions

slight play at n/s/r anti roll bar inner bush

Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

has a racing cat fitted, doesnt state not for road use and passed emissions

slight play at n/s/r anti roll bar inner bush

Pass 1 May 2013 55,647 miles

both rear brake dust covers corroded

exhaust has been changed to a straight through pipe and unsure if the front section contains a cat or not

plug fitted to tail box to reduce noise

slight play at n/s/r/i roll bar bush

Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,555 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

both rear brake dust covers corroded

exhaust has been changed to a straight through pipe and unsure if the front section contains a cat or not

slight play at n/s/r/i roll bar bush

Pass 9 Apr 2012 51,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail thru o/s/r inner sidewall

part of o/s/r outer pad lining not secure to pad

Pass 1 May 2009 31,086 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 31,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,691 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

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 LNX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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