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YR05 UNL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles underbody components have been undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,125 miles

Entire underside of vehicle and all components heavily coated in thick underseal or similar

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 84,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,614 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,698 miles

Slight blow on exhaust at middle to rear joint

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,762 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 UNL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UNL, 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

How do I check the history of YR05 UNL?

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What year was YR05 UNL registered?

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

Is YR05 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 UNL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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