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YX55 VWG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,006 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under vehicle is corroded and it is cover with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under vehicle is corroded and it is cover with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 102,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 97,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,066 miles

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

both front c v boots slight leaks at small clips

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front c v boots slight leaks at small clips

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,241 miles

OSF tyre worn inner edge

slight play NSF anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,235 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,701 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,423 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 22,548 miles

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

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 VWG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VWG, 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 YX55 VWG registered?

YX55 VWG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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