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YP05 JXZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,789 mi
Last recorded115,789 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,159 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,159 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,307 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth On one side (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Mirror cover damaged, glass not affected.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 107,307 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system insecure Front after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth On one side (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Mirror cover damaged, glass not affected.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded and holed (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 94,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,908 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limit and cracking on edges of tread

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,908 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limit and cracking on edges of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,463 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

slight weap from steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2015 80,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,052 miles

Advise brake pedal anti-slip some deterioration.

Advise nearside rear back plate deteriorated,corrsion.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 74,052 miles

Advise brake pedal anti-slip some deterioration.

Advise nearside rear back plate deteriorated,corrsion.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,042 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,585 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,381 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,508 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,508 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,583 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 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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