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BT56 WMF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WMF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,688 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,892 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,427 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

outter sills have protective covers fitted & on under body limiting full inspection of some areas

rear under body in rusty corrosive condition on rear anti roll bar mounts areas

Fail 19 Feb 2017 76,711 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken away (7.1.1)

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

outter sills have protective covers fitted & on under body limiting full inspection of some areas

rear under body in rusty corrosive condition on rear anti roll bar mounts areas

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,818 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,176 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,166 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,727 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,665 miles

advise small crack in exhaust middle section

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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BT56 WMF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT56 WMF, 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 BT56 WMF registered?

BT56 WMF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is BT56 WMF safe to buy?

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