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SJ56 MWZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 MWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support bracket corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 85,619 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,829 miles

Dirt covering major components under vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Dirt covering major components under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Under vehicle dirty

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 77,472 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Under vehicle dirty

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,311 miles

lower radiator hoseclip corroded and broken

Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

lower radiator hoseclip corroded and broken

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,851 miles

Front Registration plate damage.

Wear and corrosion setting into front brake discs.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre section. Holed,corroded and blowing.Also insecure. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition. (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe catalyst .(Flange to centre section rotten and Incomplete) (7.1.1)

Front Registration plate damage.

Wear and corrosion setting into front brake discs.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,100 miles

Front registration plate broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,159 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 5 Nov 2013 48,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,565 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 41,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,935 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 33,935 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,102 miles

front disks and pads worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,288 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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SJ56 MWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ56 MWZ, 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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SJ56 MWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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