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YX05 GUC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,866 miles

both headlights have poor images (cloudy

front radiator support/subframe corroded and holed

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

several areas of corrosion on underside

some damage on exhaust boxes (scraped

undertray fitted (loose)not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,866 miles

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

both headlights have poor images (cloudy

front radiator support/subframe corroded and holed

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

several areas of corrosion on underside

some damage on exhaust boxes (scraped

undertray fitted (loose)not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,867 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

slight fluctuation on brakes (felt on road test

some corrosion on front brake pipe flexi ferrules

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,537 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,727 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,866 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,746 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,746 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,867 miles

front coil spring caps fitted incorrectly

slight play in rear struts

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 GUC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

YX05 GUC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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