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BG56 LOJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,932 mi
Last recorded102,932 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,932 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,609 miles

All brake pipes coated, unable to assess

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (2) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (3) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All brake pipes coated, unable to assess

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (2) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (3) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,805 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 80,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,743 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,178 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,244 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 30,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking permit encroaching over 10mm into zone A of windscreen.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking permit encroaching over 10mm into zone A of windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,805 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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BG56 LOJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BG56 LOJ, 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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BG56 LOJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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