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YT05 LZE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 103,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has a welding repair.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 92,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Diff mounting support plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support member corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower front radiator member corroded ( holes in member)

rear diff support member plate on n/s corroded (hole in plate)

various corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,755 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,487 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,661 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 55,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,467 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 43,107 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,802 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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YT05 LZE 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 90.5%.

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 YT05 LZE, 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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YT05 LZE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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