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DE55 OFL

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,937 mi
Last recorded142,937 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 142,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 142,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/turret (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,756 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 92,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,433 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,421 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 49,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,913 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2011 23,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,676 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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DE55 OFL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE55 OFL, 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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DE55 OFL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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