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YN55 AEJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 AEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 92,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 82,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,348 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,741 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,145 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 63,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 47,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,273 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 39,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,977 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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YN55 AEJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YN55 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN55 AEJ registered?

YN55 AEJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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