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BF06 CBU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 CBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,426 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes, all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in pipework and flange after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,368 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 122,368 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,419 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel weld repair

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel weld repair

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower joint dust cover starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower joint has very small amount of movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower joint has very small amount of movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread just above wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,669 miles

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,838 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 1 Mar 2012 72,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,481 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,954 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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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BF06 CBU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF06 CBU, 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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BF06 CBU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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