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M223 XYA

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,238 mi
Last recorded174,238 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx93,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 XYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 174,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 174,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 170,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 153,295 miles

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

Non-standard exhaust fitted

The NSF tyre is worn on the outer edge and is perished in the sidewalls

The OSR tyre is worn on the inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear brake discs are pitted on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 150,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 144,785 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,789 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M223 XYA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,892 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M223 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M223 XYA registered?

M223 XYA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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