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WX53 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,787 mi
Last recorded107,787 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside Wiper smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,143 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,307 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 86,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,283 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,698 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF tyre wearing heavily on the inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,808 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have cracks in the treads

Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,104 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,104 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,899 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on dash

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,597 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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WX53 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 WX53 WRX, 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 WX53 WRX registered?

WX53 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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