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YP55 YXK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,276 mi
Last recorded133,276 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 133,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,382 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting first skin corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 128,380 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting first skin corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,758 miles

1 litre engine oil added (more needed urgently)

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,943 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,469 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 46,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,348 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 YXK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YP55 YXK, 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 YXK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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