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YX05 WEP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,884 mi
Last recorded136,884 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,539 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,469 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,219 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front steering arm rubber boot split

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,079 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bush's (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (lens needs cleaning) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front steering arm rubber boot split

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,804 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,555 miles

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,663 miles

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 13 Mar 2010 38,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,960 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 WEP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

YX05 WEP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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