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YP55 OKJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 68,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 66,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 65,184 miles

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 65,169 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 61,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 61,856 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users first flange after first cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 58,118 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 58,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 55,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,067 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 53,067 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,852 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 50,852 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 48,365 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 44,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 41,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 12,624 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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YP55 OKJ 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 75%.

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 YP55 OKJ, 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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YP55 OKJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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