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R700 BMX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,469 mi
Last recorded116,469 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 BMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,324 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper, inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper, inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 110,322 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper, inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper, inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 110,312 miles

Driver's airbag missing aftermarket steering wheel fitted (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed fan not cut in (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy when turning (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle with some corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,258 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 110,258 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 110,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,569 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 103,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested NO oil on dip stick. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes binding.

slight movement in both front top mounts.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,480 miles

Front sub-frame has general corrosion

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

Steering rack slight seeping of oil .

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,230 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 41,024 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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R700 BMX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R700 BMX, 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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R700 BMX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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