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YX05 CHV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,069 mi
Last recorded82,069 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,069 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,309 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

exhaust front pipe bolt loose

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,664 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 5 Sep 2013 56,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,757 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,885 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust nut missing

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,879 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 CHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX05 CHV, 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 CHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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