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WC05 REY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC05 REY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 21 Apr 2026 122,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,090 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,432 miles

tested in wet condions

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 36,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,452 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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WC05 REY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WC05 REY, 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 WC05 REY registered?

WC05 REY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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