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YU54 YBF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

212,858 mi
Last recorded212,858 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 212,858 miles

parking brake lever high

Fail 2 Mar 2018 212,857 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake lever high

Pass 14 Feb 2017 210,102 miles

car converted to rally car

offside front inner cv gaiter split

unable to fully test wheel bearings due to 4wd

Fail 14 Feb 2017 210,102 miles

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

car converted to rally car

offside front inner cv gaiter split

unable to fully test wheel bearings due to 4wd

Fail 23 Dec 2016 209,688 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CAR CONVERTED FOR RALLY USE.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 22 Dec 2015 206,740 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 206,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 200,296 miles

headlamp patterns poor / lenses discoloured

parking brake poor

Fail 18 Dec 2014 200,285 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp patterns poor / lenses discoloured

parking brake poor

Pass 19 Dec 2013 193,559 miles

BENIFIT GIVEN ON AIR BAG DUE TO CAR BEING AN IMPORT AND CONVERTED TO RALLY USE

ONLY THE OSF SEAT FITTED

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

parking brake travel very near limit

Fail 19 Dec 2013 193,559 miles

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

BENIFIT GIVEN ON AIR BAG DUE TO CAR BEING AN IMPORT AND CONVERTED TO RALLY USE

ONLY THE OSF SEAT FITTED

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

parking brake travel very near limit

Pass 19 Dec 2012 184,459 miles

ONLY DRIVER SEAT AND SEAT BELT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS VERY LONG

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Fail 11 Dec 2012 184,459 miles

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

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

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

ONLY DRIVER SEAT AND SEAT BELT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS VERY LONG

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 22 Dec 2011 172,403 miles

A CAT HAD BEEN ADDED TO THE EXHAUST AT THE TIME OF THE MOT

AIR BAG TELL TALE IS ON

BOTH TYRE TREADED ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE THE 4WD

Fail 16 Dec 2011 172,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

A CAT HAD BEEN ADDED TO THE EXHAUST AT THE TIME OF THE MOT

AIR BAG TELL TALE IS ON

BOTH TYRE TREADED ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE THE 4WD

Pass 29 Dec 2010 167,135 miles

CAT FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE MOT

NO REAR SEATS OR SEATBELTS FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS LONG

Fail 29 Dec 2010 167,133 miles

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

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

CAT FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE MOT

NO REAR SEATS OR SEATBELTS FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS LONG

Fail 4 Jan 2010 152,403 miles

CAT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT FOR EMISSIONS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 152,403 miles

CAT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT FOR EMISSIONS

Fail 10 Dec 2009 149,869 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

HORN SOUND POOR

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,322 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 116,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,026 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 89,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND REAR OUTER PADS GETTING LOW.

NSF SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

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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YU54 YBF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 YU54 YBF, 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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YU54 YBF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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