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YJ06 SWX

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo99,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 SWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 94,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 89,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 89,558 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,356 miles

Offside Rear Headlight adjuster broken

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,567 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,835 miles

Engine light on

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,797 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 67,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,946 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,946 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,678 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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YJ06 SWX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ06 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ06 SWX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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