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YX55 UEY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 110,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *strong advise* ()

general corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,949 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 108,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 104,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,506 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,506 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,266 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 90,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,973 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,713 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,208 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 11 Dec 2009 55,069 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,352 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 UEY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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