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YX55 FGA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,026 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,862 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded at spring seat

Nearside Rear shock absorber spring seat corroded

Nearside Rear slight play track control arm bush

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded at spring cup

Nearside Front Track control arm bush worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded at spring cup

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 53,890 miles

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

both front inner cv boots leaking but secure

radiater support panel corroded/holed but not in prescribed area

rear brake pipes and front slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,147 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,147 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

All brake pipes slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both rear outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,758 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,312 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,807 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 28,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,449 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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YX55 FGA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX55 FGA, 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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YX55 FGA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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