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YR55 XDT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XDT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,662 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine light on

front brake discs excessively corroded on inside edges

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine light on

front brake discs excessively corroded on inside edges

nearside front wing mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,813 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn/knocking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn/knocking

Slight Corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front anti roll bar bushes worn/knocking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn/knocking

Slight Corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,077 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,952 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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YR55 XDT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR55 XDT, 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 YR55 XDT registered?

YR55 XDT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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