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YP05 AFN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,531 mi
Last recorded118,531 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 AFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 118,531 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded and incomplete

Outer sill covers fitted

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted

front inner arch liners fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 118,388 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded and incomplete

Outer sill covers fitted

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted

front inner arch liners fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 116,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2021 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 114,808 miles

both rear differential arm bushes have play.

centre exhaust joints corroded.

Fail 11 May 2020 114,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (NEEDS CLIP) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear differential arm bushes have play.

centre exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 7 May 2019 112,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 110,912 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Central brake light fitted but not connected/working.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 108,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 108,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre. inner edge void of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,030 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhoust box to big

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,030 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhoust box to big

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,501 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,054 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 27,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,414 miles

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

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

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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YP05 AFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YP05 AFN, 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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YP05 AFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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