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BT06 PLF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 PLF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,812 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2023 122,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,894 miles

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

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

plastic sill coverts fitted

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,761 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 109,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH EXITING FROM BOOT FLOOR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.24 (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH EXITING FROM BOOT FLOOR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,836 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,247 miles

Exhaust noisy slighty (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,247 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy slighty (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,905 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,986 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,983 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,545 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,545 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,109 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,952 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,952 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,659 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both sills coverd

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,659 miles

both sills coverd

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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BT06 PLF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT06 PLF, 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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BT06 PLF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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