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YT55 ZKO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,536 mi
Last recorded157,536 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 ZKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 157,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 157,507 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 147,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,507 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 73,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,298 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link is worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

both front lower subframe rails are corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

centre exhaust joint has a slight leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge evidence of stepped tread at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge evidence of stepped tread at time of test

Offside Front wiper bit smeary

both front inner cv boots are bit greasy

o/side & n/side front lower subframe rails corroding

rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 69,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,438 miles

Both rear number plate lights dim,advise attention

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres have small cracks in outer tread pattern

n/s rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZKO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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