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YS55 EZU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 EZU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,227 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspect rough wheel bearing, Monitor.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,954 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 76,619 miles

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

N/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,755 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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YS55 EZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 YS55 EZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 EZU registered?

YS55 EZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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