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AO54 YAK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,433 mi
Last recorded102,433 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 96,664 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 92,712 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired cable tied not clipped (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired cable tied not clipped (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,754 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,754 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,908 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear antiroll bar link and both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,003 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,325 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2011 37,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,957 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,356 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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AO54 YAK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO54 YAK, 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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AO54 YAK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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