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YN55 OCU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 OCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 63,499 miles

Front reg plate damaged

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,499 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,325 miles

Damage to front registration plate (not likely to be misread)

Slight play in rear shock absorbers

Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,325 miles

Damage to front registration plate (not likely to be misread)

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

Slight play in rear shock absorbers

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,520 miles

Condensation In O/S/R Light Unit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Brake Disc Inner Face Exessively Corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,520 miles

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

Condensation In O/S/R Light Unit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Brake Disc Inner Face Exessively Corroded

O/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,551 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm iner tread edge

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 6 Dec 2009 33,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,055 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 OCU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

YN55 OCU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YN55 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 OCU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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