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BJ03 JAY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 JAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 101,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,479 miles

Entire underside of vehicle covered in thick black underseal, making full inspection difficult

Fail 6 Jan 2023 89,456 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake binding and pads crumbling (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake pads no longer bonded to friction material (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet scoop missing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear lights tinted

entire vehicle under body heavily waxoyled including all brake pipes and suspension bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 86,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,805 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,794 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure pad securing pins, locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,024 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 50,780 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 46,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,445 miles

Rear 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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BJ03 JAY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 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 BJ03 JAY, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 JAY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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