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YT55 XTC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,244 mi
Last recorded141,244 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 141,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drivers floor holed but just outside precibed area

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle plate bolt missing but axle still secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 137,806 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 137,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 135,720 miles

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

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

windows tinted

Pass 19 May 2022 134,143 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

security of n/s/r & o/s/r brake hoses BORDERLINE

Fail 16 May 2022 134,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability height adjuster broken & fouling on suspension (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shocker mounting wear borderline

both front tyres wearing on edges

security of n/s/r & o/s/r brake hoses BORDERLINE

Pass 21 Mar 2021 132,393 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,466 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,196 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres wall cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2014 108,196 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wall cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,324 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 28 Oct 2012 76,915 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,439 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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YT55 XTC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT55 XTC, 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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YT55 XTC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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