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M174 TOF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,969 mi
Last recorded141,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 TOF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,969 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sides inner sill distorted and corroded

over sill covers fitted to both sides outer sill panel

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,964 miles

both sills at under body are slightly distorted

there is corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 26 Apr 2023 141,964 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both sills at under body are slightly distorted

there is corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,893 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches and damage to sills underbody

Fail 6 Jul 2021 141,889 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches and damage to sills underbody

Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 141,254 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 141,209 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 141,151 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 141,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 125,590 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 125,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 112,077 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 112,077 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M174 TOF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M174 TOF, 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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M174 TOF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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