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YN55 XYJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 XYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,701 miles

vehicle is fitted with a sports cat

Pass 17 Apr 2025 146,567 miles

vehicle fitted with sports catalytic converter

Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,563 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear sill ends are starting to corrode

rear suspension mountings are starting to corrode

sill covers fitted, full assessment of outer sills is not possible

Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,086 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 143,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,489 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 139,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

non-standard/temporary catalytic converter fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 134,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

non-standard/temporary catalytic converter fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2019 129,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,093 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,077 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 96,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 96,941 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 91,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 76,932 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 76,932 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 64,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 64,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,955 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres balding on inner edges more so on o/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,624 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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YN55 XYJ 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 75%.

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 YN55 XYJ, 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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YN55 XYJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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