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FJ56 EGE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,288 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 68,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Middle (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 68,490 miles

Emissions not tested Co and hc and lambda very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Middle (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,279 miles

nsf/osf tyres cracking in tread outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,276 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nsf/osf tyres cracking in tread outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,248 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 64,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,115 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,637 miles

front number plate partly adrift

Pass 24 May 2013 34,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 19,417 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,299 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)

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 EGE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ56 EGE, 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 EGE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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