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BF56 EWU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,857 mi
Last recorded101,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n.s.f fog light inop

top radiator mounts insecure but not likely to cause issues

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,098 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,925 miles

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

215/45r17

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,343 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,331 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,997 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads are approx 70% worn

front wipers are smeary

n s f tyre outer edge is perished

o s f tyre outer edge is perished

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,954 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,954 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,736 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

slight wear in n/s/f antirollbar droplink

Fail 6 Oct 2012 58,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

slight wear in n/s/f antirollbar droplink

Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,686 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EWU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWU, 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 BF56 EWU registered?

BF56 EWU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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