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YT05 MBY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 MBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 113,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 108,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2018 103,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,257 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,561 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,156 miles

front offside tyre worn on edges

nearside front ball joint play should be replace soon

rear radius arm bushes poor especially offside

rear roll bar "d" rubbers worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,151 miles

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

front offside tyre worn on edges

rear radius arm bushes poor especially offside

rear roll bar "d" rubbers worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,857 miles

metal brake pipes corroding near valve/joiner rear

noise only just ok, nearly too loud

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,812 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,164 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 MBY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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