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YX05 CHH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 CHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,058 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 102,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded and under sealed

exhaust has miner leak

oil level low under min

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,638 miles

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

Front and rear chassis and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under seal is used front and rear suspension / chassis and subframes

Fail 8 Oct 2023 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking Directly above filler cap to tank pipe hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear chassis and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under seal is used front and rear suspension / chassis and subframes

Pass 16 Oct 2022 97,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal used everywhere excessively

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,287 miles

Under vehicle body slight corroded multiple locations

Fail 10 Oct 2021 95,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced just above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease but not split/insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle under body slightly corroded in multiple locations

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level on min

oil level low

Fail 26 Oct 2020 92,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level on min

oil level low

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,512 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 48,740 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,186 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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YX05 CHH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YX05 CHH, 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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YX05 CHH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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