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YS05 XPF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,832 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,346 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,421 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,421 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,440 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 XPF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YS05 XPF, 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 YS05 XPF registered?

YS05 XPF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is YS05 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 XPF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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