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L13 PHR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 PHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 139,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 136,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 133,205 miles

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Front U frame heavily corroded but not considered a structural component & does not have any steering or suspension component mounted or fixed to it.

Nearside Rear Slight roughness from wheel bearing when rotated

Steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 133,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and under rad corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rubbing on inner wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear brake hose are not insecure

exhaust emissions just pass was up and down on Co

under body and suspension parts ,brake parts are corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under rad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear been rubbing on inner wheel arch and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under body and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,227 miles

Front front under body cross member auxiliary panel rusting advise further attention

Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 114,649 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

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

sill covers fitted in able to fully inspect sills

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

wheel bearings hard to check due to nature of four wheel drive system

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,674 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,979 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 7,979 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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L13 PHR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L13 PHR, 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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L13 PHR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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