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YN55 GFV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 GFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,703 miles

nsf wiper smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

dead lamps detreirorated

engine light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,283 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

tyres stretched onto rims all 4

engine management light on

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,405 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,251 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,643 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,147 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,099 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 GFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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