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YR05 UOL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,022 mi
Last recorded58,022 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 58,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 58,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,395 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,642 miles

Offside front driveshaft inner gaitor slightly leaking grease from clip

Offside front wiper worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

no kick up to o/s/f dip beam image

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,815 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UOL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

YR05 UOL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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