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YR55 YMT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,619 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 125,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,759 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 107,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 101,600 miles

front discs inner face poor condition

n/s front suspension arm, rear bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,456 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perrish

Engine warning light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perrish

Engine warning light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,734 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Noise from offside handbrake.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,478 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,424 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,898 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 53,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 25,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,479 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 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

YR55 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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