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J22 PWG

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,077 mi
Last recorded146,077 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PWG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 146,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 137,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has 2 chunks out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,155 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 128,150 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,839 miles

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

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

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

various underbody area's and component's corroded some heavily

Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,802 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

various underbody area's and component's corroded some heavily

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,916 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,141 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre cut on inner and outer side walls

O/S/F tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,488 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,488 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J22 PWG 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 77.3%.

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 J22 PWG, 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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J22 PWG is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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