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JL55 RUS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,546 mi
Last recorded134,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL55 RUS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,546 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 134,483 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,156 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mount 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front heat shield loose

rear h/lamp leveller deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2021 115,156 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mount 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

rear h/lamp leveller deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,434 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front anti roll bar bushes slight movement

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,305 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,268 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,268 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt split in half (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,999 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2017 71,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,637 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front and both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,637 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front and both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,715 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,459 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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JL55 RUS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JL55 RUS, 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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JL55 RUS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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