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BJ06 MEV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front plus rear subframes had surface rust

Surface rust on both inner rear sills

Fail 15 Aug 2024 75,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front plus rear subframes had surface rust

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on both inner rear sills

Pass 8 Jul 2023 70,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,301 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,211 miles

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

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 4 May 2010 30,167 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,167 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,973 miles

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

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 MEV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MEV, 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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BJ06 MEV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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