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SY55 ZGN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,773 miles

Front Lower Radiator Mount Corroded.

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Boot lid Brake Light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 93,769 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested No Start. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed No Start. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Heavy Product On Lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Radiator Mount Corroded.

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Boot lid Brake Light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 93,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg heavily corroded but not holed at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

radiator lower support heavily corroded/holed

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 92,586 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

diagnostic box on during test

Pass 30 May 2019 85,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake hoses inadequately secured and have potential for chafing,but ok at time of inspection

Fail 22 May 2019 85,969 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake hoses inadequately secured and have potential for chafing,but ok at time of inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 76,127 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 63,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,713 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,482 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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SY55 ZGN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY55 ZGN, 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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SY55 ZGN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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