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BF56 YFS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,471 mi
Last recorded45,471 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 45,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 45,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 45,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 45,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 45,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 45,002 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear insecure brake hose

Fail 22 Aug 2019 44,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear insecure brake hose

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,146 miles

Engine light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,054 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Engine light on

Lambda reading fluctuating during emission's test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,618 miles

all tyres beginning to perish in tread areas.

eml light on.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

all tyres beginning to perish in tread areas.

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat . unable to check seatbelt correctly.

eml light on.

n/s/f wiperblade slightly split.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,006 miles

exhaust centre section corroded.

front brake pads slighlty deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 41,935 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded.

front brake pads slighlty deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,367 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 37,703 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s wiper spliting

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s wiper spliting

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 YFS 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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

BF56 YFS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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