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BL55 WMT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WMT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 145,017 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog/spot lamp isn't working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit - attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are worn to 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Yellow headlamp warning is displayed. Unknown if self levelling system is working. Visible components appear to be good order.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,017 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog/spot lamp isn't working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit - attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are worn to 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Yellow headlamp warning is displayed. Unknown if self levelling system is working. Visible components appear to be good order.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 136,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front fog lamp isn't working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing

Vehicle is fitted with self levelling headlamps. A yellow lamp is lit depicting headlamp movement. It is unknown if this is a fault or normal. Mechanical levelling components appear to be in good order.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 136,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front fog lamp isn't working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing

Towbar attachment insecure several fixing bolts not fully tightened (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with self levelling headlamps. A yellow lamp is lit depicting headlamp movement. It is unknown if this is a fault or normal. Mechanical levelling components appear to be in good order.

Pass 17 May 2017 127,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis is starting to corrode.

One of six nearside rear tow bar bolts isn't fully tightened. Tow bar is still secure.

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing and is still secure.

Fail 16 May 2017 127,208 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis is starting to corrode.

One of six nearside rear tow bar bolts isn't fully tightened. Tow bar is still secure.

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing and is still secure.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,582 miles

Exhaust system is corroded but secure and not blowing.

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads are approximately 65% worn.

Rear tyres are wearing low on their inner tread areas.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 117,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system is corroded but secure and not blowing.

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pads are approximately 65% worn.

Rear tyres are wearing low on their inner tread areas.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,345 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,974 miles

small chip in screen.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner c/v boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,669 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner c/v boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,815 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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BL55 WMT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL55 WMT, 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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BL55 WMT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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