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BF56 FAK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,607 miles

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

management light showing fault

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,563 miles

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

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

battery light comes on when park brake applyed

Fail 26 Oct 2013 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

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

battery light comes on when park brake applyed

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,930 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 98,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,474 miles

Front discs lipped/corroded

Front pads 80% worn

N/S/F fog light inop

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 FAK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

BF56 FAK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is BF56 FAK safe to buy?

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