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FM06 ERX

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,483 mi
Last recorded150,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx93,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ERX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 150,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 138,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and has slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and has slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 123,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,455 miles

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

both front headlamp covers misted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,756 miles

offside rear brake pads worn low

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2018 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge DANGERIOUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear brake pads worn low

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,825 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

rear child seats fitted visual inspection only

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,185 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre low also worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre very low (on 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,530 miles

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

tested with standard exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,201 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2013 83,811 miles

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

front brake pads worn low.

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,811 miles

front brake pads worn low.

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,828 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,307 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,968 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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FM06 ERX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,892 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM06 ERX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM06 ERX registered?

FM06 ERX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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