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YR05 LZT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main line (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 114,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,299 miles

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

front brake discs appear worn and have slight corrosion

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

rear brake discs appear worn and have slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,982 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres begining too wear on inner walls

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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YR05 LZT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YR05 LZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 LZT registered?

YR05 LZT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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