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V555 ESC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 ESC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 114,691 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Top of rack to column seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 103,708 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,123 miles

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

Offside Front slight grease leak inner DSG

Rear some corrosion both back plates

long travel handbrake leaver

some corrosion rear anti roll bar

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,211 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,173 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,786 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,786 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,495 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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V555 ESC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V555 ESC, 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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V555 ESC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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