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JF56 JEM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,306 mi
Last recorded147,306 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF56 JEM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 147,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 147,277 miles

Offside 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear strut tower top corroded within 30cm suspension mout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heat sheild over tank loose but not insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,663 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails, suspension arms and inner sills have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,958 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edge but not reaching cords

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,327 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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JF56 JEM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JF56 JEM, 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 JF56 JEM registered?

JF56 JEM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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