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YS55 TLV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,818 mi
Last recorded55,818 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 TLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 55,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,740 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,538 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 44,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened brokern (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,653 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,583 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,096 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 TLV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

YS55 TLV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YS55 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 TLV 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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