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J222 DSH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DSH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,757 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2022 88,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush os & ns (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,463 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 58,132 miles

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

both rear tyres have splits in shoulders

Pass 12 May 2015 58,132 miles

both rear tyres have splits in shoulders

Pass 16 May 2014 42,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,817 miles

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

nearside inner cv joint gaitor appears to be leaking grease

Fail 3 Apr 2012 32,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside inner cv joint gaitor appears to be leaking grease

offside windscreen wiper split on ends

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,546 miles

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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J222 DSH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J222 DSH, 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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J222 DSH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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