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YT05 WLP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,746 mi
Last recorded143,746 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 143,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 135,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,804 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 119,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 110,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 104,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 98,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 92,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 84,856 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 84,856 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs deterioated

o/s/r shock has slight noise on lift

slight play in rear a/r/b bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,096 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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YT05 WLP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WLP, 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 YT05 WLP registered?

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

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