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BJ56 OHT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 OHT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 138,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 136,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 127,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,907 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 111,371 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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BJ56 OHT 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 85%.

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 BJ56 OHT, 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 BJ56 OHT registered?

BJ56 OHT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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