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YY54 SZZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 SZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 78,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,593 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,142 miles

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

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

o/s/f sticking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,804 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,106 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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YY54 SZZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YY54 SZZ, 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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YY54 SZZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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