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YX05 VFV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,241 mi
Last recorded142,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 142,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,925 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 115,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,817 miles

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

front & rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,525 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake idscs worn/corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,148 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,608 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 VFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

YX05 VFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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