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YN55 GNV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,066 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 128,066 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 101,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 87,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,589 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,614 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,612 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 GNV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

YN55 GNV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YN55 GNV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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