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YT55 LSO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,628 mi
Last recorded154,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 LSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 154,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 146,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 125,419 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 125,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 114,489 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard front downpipe cat missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe damaged / modified to allow room for large exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,513 miles

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear anti roll bar D bushes have play

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,253 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,263 miles

all 4 tyres slight deterioration on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,802 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,802 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YT55 LSO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YT55 LSO, 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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What year was YT55 LSO registered?

YT55 LSO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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