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YR05 UNJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,326 mi
Last recorded101,326 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,326 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,384 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 99,384 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,984 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 94,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 91,044 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 91,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 83,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 70,219 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 70,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,121 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ,TREAD GETTING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,699 miles

all tyre centre tread 4mm

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

near side front tyre worn bald inside edge

slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,617 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 UNJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNJ, 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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What year was YR05 UNJ registered?

YR05 UNJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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