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L25 EJS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 EJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,384 miles

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

Nearside Front ABS wire insecure

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2022 124,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front ABS wire insecure

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2021 123,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 100,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise eml light on

advise front wipers split

Pass 27 Aug 2016 82,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,023 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,953 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

emgine management lights on dash

minor play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,953 miles

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

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

emgine management lights on dash

minor play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,690 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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 3 Apr 2012 55,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,337 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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L25 EJS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L25 EJS, 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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L25 EJS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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