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YY05 EOP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 EOP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 147,076 miles

Rear tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,505 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,558 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,554 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,881 miles

All 4 macpherson struts / shock absorbers heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer walls cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear anti roll bar and mounting brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,819 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,815 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ALL TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,376 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre slight damage to side wall no cords exposed

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,808 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres treads starting to crack

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,878 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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YY05 EOP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YY05 EOP, 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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YY05 EOP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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