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YX55 EEW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,562 mi
Last recorded74,562 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 EEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,562 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 68,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 May 2018 63,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,830 miles

Nearside Front washer jet missing

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter clip missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,753 miles

eml on

nsf headlamp washer has poor aim

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osr bumper slight insecurity

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

eml on

nsf headlamp washer has poor aim

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osr bumper slight insecurity

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,781 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,609 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,814 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Front outer brake pads are near min and front brake discs are lipped

NSF HEADLIGHT WASHER JET IS BROKEN

NSF tyre tread is very low on outer edge

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,814 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Front outer brake pads are near min and front brake discs are lipped

NSF HEADLIGHT WASHER JET IS BROKEN

NSF tyre tread is very low on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

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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YX55 EEW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YX55 EEW, 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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YX55 EEW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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