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S60 BYW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

196,480 mi
Last recorded196,480 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 BYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 196,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edge uneven surface wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes out of the joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 190,626 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 183,700 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 177,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 177,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 169,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 154,867 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2020 154,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 145,066 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,678 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,227 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S60 BYW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S60 BYW, 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 S60 BYW registered?

S60 BYW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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