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YT05 LZV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,658 mi
Last recorded183,658 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LZV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 183,658 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch suspension upper turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 177,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 177,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 177,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension component corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Feb 2025 176,821 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 169,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 169,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 162,003 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar D bush worn.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 162,003 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar D bush worn.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 151,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,160 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear antiroll bar nearside inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and discoloured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc outer braking surface slight scoring (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly insecure at nearside mounting point

front windscreen nearside and offside wiper blades split in places

offside front tyre nail in tread inner edge area close to sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,869 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn unevenly

no oil on dip stick

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,867 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,212 miles

both front anti roll bar link upper bushes split & unbonding

both front tyres worn badly on edges

both rear centre seat belt catches missing

both ribbed auxilary drive belts heavily cracked & squealing

engine oil on minimum mark

minor kerb damage to all alloy wheels

nails in centre treads of both rear tyres

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,850 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,972 miles

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

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 LZV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT05 LZV, 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 LZV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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