2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · VE54 YCB
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 121,652 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE54 YCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 121,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE54 YCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (VE54 YCB) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VE54 YCB Mileage History
- 08/08/2023105,657 mi
- 10/08/2023105,670 mi+13 mi
- 23/08/2024114,580 mi+8,910 mi
- 23/08/2024114,582 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/2025121,652 mi+7,070 mi
Average of roughly 7,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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