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WJ56 XLT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 127,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 123,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 123,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 116,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innwer] inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 107,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,209 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,866 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake flexi hoses cable tied to pipes

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake flexi hoses cable tied to pipes

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose not supported and fouling

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 89,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,747 miles

Headlight level warning light on, But headlights at correct level

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 81,736 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,563 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,971 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 XLT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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