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BF56 PRZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 PRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 115,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,332 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 109,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,248 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,253 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

rear / front to rear & rear brake pipe unions corroded

some corrosion to rear chassis legs / suspension mounting prescribed areas

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

rear / front to rear & rear brake pipe unions corroded

some corrosion to rear chassis legs / suspension mounting prescribed areas

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

child seats fitted

child seats fitted

general corrosion to exhaust

outer sills covered

slight damage to front subframe

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

child seats fitted

child seats fitted

general corrosion to exhaust

outer sills covered

slight damage to front subframe

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres nailed

outer sills covered

parts of exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight damage to front sub-frame

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,955 miles

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

sills covered

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,647 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 53,503 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,393 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,393 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 PRZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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