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YR55 YMP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YMP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slls (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,603 miles

age related corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 84,412 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,587 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,572 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,457 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 YMP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR55 YMP, 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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YR55 YMP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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