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FJ56 EBX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 EBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2026 83,800 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

underside of vehicle and components is corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 81,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,885 miles

Offside Rear cuts to tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear cuts to tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,251 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,392 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,239 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,640 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner egde.

front number plate cracked.

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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FJ56 EBX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ56 EBX, 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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FJ56 EBX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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