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LF56 EFH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EFH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 105,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 105,446 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 105,413 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2026 105,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2025 103,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2024 101,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 101,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2021 98,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 96,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 72,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,114 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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LF56 EFH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF56 EFH, 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 LF56 EFH registered?

LF56 EFH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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