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YN05 LXO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,987 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 93,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,320 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust general corrosion and rear heatshield loose

Pass 28 May 2019 89,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 89,088 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 88,281 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges and tread perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 87,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 76,316 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 68,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,796 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 LXO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

YN05 LXO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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