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BF56 FAJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,503 mi
Last recorded129,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,503 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 129,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

heatshield loose

osr tyre 3mm

osr wheel one fixing incorrectly fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,934 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

e.m.l on

oil low

osr accident damage

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriation (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m.l on

oil low

oil low

osr accident damage

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipe corrosion

e.m.l lamp on

front reg plate damaged

nsf pads getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2017 107,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipe corrosion

e.m.l lamp on

front reg plate damaged

nsf pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

metal brake pipe corrosion

nsf/osf driveshafts leaking grease from inner joints

nsf/osf tyres worn heavily on edges

nsr tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp on

metal brake pipe corrosion

nsf/osf driveshafts leaking grease from inner joints

nsf/osf tyres worn heavily on edges

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,022 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2011 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,420 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 FAJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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