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FH06 YXB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 YXB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 150,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 148,602 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 142,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 135,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,545 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 116,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak g oil slightly ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure pinch bolt loose and no split pin in lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust louder than standard

Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust louder than standard

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,340 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,340 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,003 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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FH06 YXB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH06 YXB, 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 FH06 YXB registered?

FH06 YXB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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