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BN56 SHX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,906 mi
Last recorded86,906 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SHX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,906 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 86,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,008 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Rear registration plate obscured towball too high (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 67,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 67,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,702 miles

both front inner cv gaiters have a slight weep of grease

exhaust system hanging bracket not attached but system still secure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,039 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm( 215/45zr17w)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm( 215/45zr17w)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,021 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 37,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 25,439 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,281 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 SHX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SHX, 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 BN56 SHX registered?

BN56 SHX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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