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YX05 JVJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,697 mi
Last recorded105,697 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,694 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,013 miles

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

rear no/plate lamps dull ? full of mud ;

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,773 miles

N/S/R tyre is cut on sidewall.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,807 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

small cut sidewakk n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,444 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 JVJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

YX05 JVJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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