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BF56 EWD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,639 mi
Last recorded173,639 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 173,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2025 172,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 170,460 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 170,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 169,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 166,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 155,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 144,784 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 144,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,880 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are worn on edges

front to centre exhaust joint weak and has a leak

rear brake pads are worn slightly thin

Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are worn on edges

front to centre exhaust joint weak and has a leak

rear brake pads are worn slightly thin

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,138 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,262 miles

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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BF56 EWD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 BF56 EWD, 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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BF56 EWD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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