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FJ07 YBB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 YBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 105,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,791 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 103,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb flickering

Fail 25 May 2018 101,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear number plate bulb flickering

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,923 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front subframe slight damage

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,044 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,941 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly worn

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 62,824 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 57,598 miles

both front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,592 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear developing on both front inner tyre edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear developing on both front inner tyre edges

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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FJ07 YBB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ07 YBB, 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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FJ07 YBB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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