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BJ06 LYV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LYV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 80,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 80,380 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 79,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

decat removed for test

Pass 22 Jul 2023 76,690 miles

Rear flexible hose clips missing

Fail 22 Jul 2023 76,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear flexible hose clips missing

Pass 30 Jul 2022 75,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 75,536 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 72,324 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 69,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,181 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,788 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,621 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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BJ06 LYV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ06 LYV, 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 BJ06 LYV registered?

BJ06 LYV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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