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WJ56 RGZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

162,666 mi
Last recorded162,666 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 162,666 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 162,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 150,392 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 150,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,144 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,143 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 138,367 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 121,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,325 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,264 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,181 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,181 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre very perrished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,739 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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WJ56 RGZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WJ56 RGZ, 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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WJ56 RGZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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