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YN55 AJY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,271 mi
Last recorded186,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 AJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 186,271 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 185,406 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 185,375 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 184,666 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 184,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Underside very corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 184,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 183,595 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 183,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 182,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 182,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside wiper slight judder but still clears screen

Pass 30 Oct 2017 176,261 miles

both rear brake backplates rotten

Fail 20 Oct 2017 176,261 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear brake backplates rotten

Pass 10 Nov 2016 175,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 173,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 169,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 163,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 163,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 155,576 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 135,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 116,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,427 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 AJY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJY, 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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YN55 AJY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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