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YN55 GKJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,123 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Fail 26 Jan 2021 106,123 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 9 Feb 2018 101,574 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 101,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,873 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 97,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,671 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 94,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,461 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,461 miles

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

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

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 GKJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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