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LL53 EJS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 EJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2026 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 102,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,692 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,692 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,591 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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LL53 EJS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 LL53 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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LL53 EJS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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