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YX05 FSL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,577 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 112,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weap (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,812 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,026 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt correctly due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,810 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,623 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise offside front tyrtte worn on inner edge

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 FSL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YX05 FSL, 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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What year was YX05 FSL registered?

YX05 FSL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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