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YN05 LYV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,871 mi
Last recorded106,871 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,296 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 102,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 101,071 miles

Full exhaust is becoming corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

centre exhaust mounting adrift but system is still secure

Fail 29 Apr 2017 98,529 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

centre exhaust mounting adrift but system is still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,745 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 92,192 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,245 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner cv gaitor is leaking fluid/grease

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner cv gaitor is leaking fluid/grease

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted inner face

rear brake discs pitted inner face

rear brake pads wearing thin

smell of burning oil from under bonnet after engine has been running. no evidence of oil visable,further investigation would be needed.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted inner face

rear brake discs pitted inner face

rear brake pads wearing thin

smell of burning oil from under bonnet after engine has been running. no evidence of oil visable,further investigation would be needed.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,753 miles

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,754 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,323 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,374 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,815 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

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 LYV 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 72%.

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

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