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RY55 XFX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,143 mi
Last recorded103,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 103,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,865 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 102,865 miles

Emissions unable to be completed catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 92,773 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,214 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,920 miles

low oil

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,747 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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RY55 XFX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY55 XFX, 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 RY55 XFX registered?

RY55 XFX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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