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YS54 CSU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 CSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly holding on (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section plus rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2016 93,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured by tow bar (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,225 miles

o/s wiper blade spilt

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 83,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s wiper blade spilt

Pass 9 May 2014 72,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on 3mm

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 May 2014 72,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

engine management warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,004 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipe unions corroded (*4)

Pass 10 May 2012 58,586 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,229 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 44,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,384 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,384 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,452 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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YS54 CSU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS54 CSU, 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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YS54 CSU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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