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YN55 GFO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 94,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,743 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 83,450 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))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,537 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 82,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,111 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,364 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak sump pan plug washer ()

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2014 61,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 42,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,947 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,995 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 GFO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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