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YR05 POJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 POJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,018 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured Link bar not attached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured Link bar not attached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror

exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,987 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,714 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits on inner edges

both rear tyres worn slightly low in places

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s front track rod end ball joint

Pass 9 May 2014 38,464 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,116 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,870 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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YR05 POJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR05 POJ, 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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YR05 POJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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