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AL04 BMX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,954 mi
Last recorded79,954 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 BMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 72,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,239 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (inner wing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 13,651 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 13,645 miles

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

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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AL04 BMX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL04 BMX, 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 AL04 BMX registered?

AL04 BMX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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The MOT history for AL04 BMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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