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BA55 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 70,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,145 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 66,145 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,080 miles

All four tyres feathering on edges.

All four tyres worn on inner edges (fronts worse).

Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes just starting to seperate.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,080 miles

All four tyres feathering on edges.

All four tyres worn on inner edges (fronts worse).

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

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

Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes just starting to seperate.

Pass 6 May 2009 30,608 miles

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

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

Front wishbones, rear bushes slight movement.

Wipers streak slightly.

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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BA55 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA55 WRX, 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 BA55 WRX registered?

BA55 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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