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BP05 EMP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EMP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,012 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full view of some components (front)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside Inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,548 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 46,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 41,755 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 38,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,083 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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BP05 EMP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP05 EMP, 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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BP05 EMP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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