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YT05 WLN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 114,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler/breather pipes ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,174 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler/breather ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler/breather ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,988 miles

All rear bushes worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension rusty

Underside rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2023 105,988 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear bushes worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension rusty

Underside rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,573 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Front and rear antiroll bar bushes worn

General all suspension worn

General under body corrosion present

Nearside CV boot slightly split

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

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

Rear suspension corroded and worn

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Aug 2022 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All shock absorbers corroded

Front and rear antiroll bar bushes worn

General all suspension worn

General under body corrosion present

Nearside CV boot slightly split

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

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

Rear suspension corroded and worn

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,458 miles

Both rear antiroll bar mounts corroded

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Side skirts fitted to outer sills

Slight exhaust blow

Slight split in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,457 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear antiroll bar mounts corroded

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Side skirts fitted to outer sills

Slight exhaust blow

Slight split in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 87,790 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,999 miles

radiator support beam corroded/holed o/s rear

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball pin nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

radiator support beam corroded o/s rear

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,465 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,553 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,782 miles

o/s front tyre scrubbing inner edge

o/s wiper blade slight split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,265 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 WLN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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