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EFZ 5836

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 5836
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill damaged / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer rear sill damaged / corroded - rear inner wheel arch sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Macpherson strut upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,653 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 79,584 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 79,584 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,731 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,966 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,966 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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EFZ 5836 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EFZ 5836, 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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What year was EFZ 5836 registered?

EFZ 5836 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is EFZ 5836 safe to buy?

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