2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · JO51 RCH
2006 Subaru Impreza (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2006. Recorded mileage 128,157 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO51 RCH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 128,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO51 RCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Subaru Impreza (JO51 RCH) between August 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
JO51 RCH Mileage History
- 17/08/200939,933 mi
- 11/08/201047,794 mi+7,861 mi
- 29/12/201150,480 mi+2,686 mi
- 29/12/201150,480 mi
- 13/12/201259,650 mi+9,170 mi
- 14/12/201365,487 mi+5,837 mi
- 13/12/201472,847 mi+7,360 mi
- 12/12/201578,890 mi+6,043 mi
- 12/12/201578,890 mi
- 03/12/201683,422 mi+4,532 mi
- 02/12/201786,777 mi+3,355 mi
- 02/12/201786,784 mi+7 mi
- 01/12/201889,973 mi+3,189 mi
- 30/11/201991,582 mi+1,609 mi
- 02/12/202094,169 mi+2,587 mi
- 17/12/202198,627 mi+4,458 mi
- 17/12/202198,627 mi
- 16/02/2023109,960 mi+11,333 mi
- 06/12/2024119,489 mi+9,529 mi
- 16/12/2024119,490 mi+1 mi
- 11/12/2025125,132 mi+5,642 mi
- 31/01/2026128,157 mi+3,025 mi
Average of roughly 5,361 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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