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YX54 HBN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 HBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 94,412 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod ball joint cover nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Nov 2023 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,304 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 72,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,202 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,307 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED REAR TYRES CUT

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,840 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE AND TREAD CRACKED CONDENSATION AT N/S/R LIGHT UNIT

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,463 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit and feathering on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,167 miles

DISCS CORRODED

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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YX54 HBN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 YX54 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX54 HBN registered?

YX54 HBN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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