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YS05 TMX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,590 mi
Last recorded132,590 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 TMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 132,590 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 132,589 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to inner tyre walls

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,991 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front reg plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 45,097 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,995 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,570 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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YS05 TMX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS05 TMX, 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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YS05 TMX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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