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BY05 LEE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY05 LEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 103,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,318 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 96,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,188 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 88,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,225 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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BY05 LEE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 BY05 LEE, 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 BY05 LEE registered?

BY05 LEE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BY05 LEE safe to buy?

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