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MR56 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,560 miles

inner sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,852 miles

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Jan 2023 121,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 12 Nov 2022 121,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake pads becoming worn

offside parking brake effort low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,331 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,312 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,036 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 110,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,695 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,187 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front dics inner edges poor condition

front tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,357 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 35,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,018 miles

front brake discs

n/s front tyre worn on edge

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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MR56 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MR56 WRX, 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 MR56 WRX registered?

MR56 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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