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BX56 ETY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

83,626 mi
Last recorded83,626 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on both edges

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on both edges

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Body has minor damage

Boot Lever broken

Oil Level Low

Unable to test Front passenger seat belt

Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Body has minor damage

Boot Lever broken

Oil Level Low

Unable to test Front passenger seat belt

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,685 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 65,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on shoulders.advise attention.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,007 miles

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

front and rear brake discs all corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear brake discs all corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,192 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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BX56 ETY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 BX56 ETY, 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 BX56 ETY registered?

BX56 ETY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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