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FM06 FOF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FOF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,414 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2025 91,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH front tyres wearing inner edges unevenly

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost worn to the wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,516 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2023 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,342 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front underside protective cover broken & insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,785 miles

exhaust rear silencer showing heavy corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer showing heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to pad wear springs (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber not attached.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,678 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,342 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,098 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 9 Jun 2010 30,098 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FM06 FOF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 FM06 FOF, 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 FM06 FOF registered?

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

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