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L503 OEO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

193,383 mi
Last recorded193,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 OEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 193,383 miles

bumper insecure ?

slight weep on steering rack ?

Fail 14 Jun 2014 193,377 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bumper insecure ?

slight weep on steering rack ?

Fail 17 May 2014 192,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 177,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 173,793 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2012 159,588 miles

Battery insecure

Catalytic converter removed but not in database so non cat emissions test figures used

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rack end bush has play

Fail 6 Feb 2012 159,584 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Catalytic converter removed but not in database so non cat emissions test figures used

Engine oil was excessively low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rack end bush has play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,900 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 149,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,606 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 115,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 115,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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L503 OEO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L503 OEO, 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 L503 OEO registered?

L503 OEO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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