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M23 WRC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,958 mi
Last recorded155,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 155,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 154,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 153,215 miles

All vehicle under body heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2022 151,418 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/wheel arch welding repairs covered with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 147,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded/ jacking point s;lightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,384 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 146,384 miles

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 136,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 133,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,679 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2009 125,988 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 119,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 112,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 112,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 100,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 100,332 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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M23 WRC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M23 WRC, 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 M23 WRC registered?

M23 WRC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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