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FJ06 NWD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,983 mi
Last recorded65,983 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 NWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear coil springs modified but not weakened

Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured both nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear coil springs modified but not weakened

Pass 19 Nov 2022 59,650 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 59,645 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 57,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,786 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber fixing bolt different to original.secure at time of test.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 55,763 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,206 miles

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

both inner c.v boots leaking grease

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,816 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner cv boots leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,233 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 41,233 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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 26 Apr 2014 37,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,723 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,630 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2010 18,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2009 14,036 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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FJ06 NWD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 FJ06 NWD, 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 FJ06 NWD registered?

FJ06 NWD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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