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BN56 SFY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Feb 2026 112,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,430 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 88,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 81,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,971 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,882 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,389 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places and is deteriorated from manifold back (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre -- close to edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,592 miles

exhaust system deteriorating -- not yet excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating (7.1.2)

rear brakes deteriorating

some wear at rear anti roll bar link bushes -- not excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,541 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,333 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre badly perished.

Rear number plate lights dim due to overspray.

Unable to examine rear centre seat belt buckle.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,452 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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BN56 SFY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN56 SFY, 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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BN56 SFY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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