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YP05 EKR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy mounting to body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,883 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,597 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,248 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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YP05 EKR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP05 EKR, 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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What year was YP05 EKR registered?

YP05 EKR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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