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YP05 VWW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,122 mi
Last recorded105,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,539 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,535 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No oil pre-emissions test.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,958 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 94,957 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,766 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 79,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 79,963 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SAT NAV HOLDER REMOVED FROM SCREEN. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,096 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 66,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 53,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 48,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 48,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,409 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 VWW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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