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ST56 HWZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deterioration exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic covering on pipe obscuring proper inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

nearside front suspension top mounting cracking

offside front fog light not working

parking brake travel more than normal efficiency readings just met adjust or repair required

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight cracking between treads rear tyres

under tray slightly loose

Fail 7 Feb 2019 117,274 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deterioration exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic covering on pipe obscuring proper inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

nearside front suspension top mounting cracking

offside front fog light not working

parking brake travel more than normal efficiency readings low on nearside

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight cracking between treads rear tyres

under tray slightly loose

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,271 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire underneath (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst leak and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from screen ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal part of pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipe clips corroded

nearside front brake pad pins retaining clip missing

nearside front top suspension rubber mounting slightly cracked

offside front fog light not working

offside rear brake binding

parking brake travel more than normal just met efficiency requirements

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight cracking between treads rear tyres

under tray slightly loose

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

exhaust deterioration at a front joint

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn more on edge

possible parking brake travel more than normal

possible wiper blades not secure as normal

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,001 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

exhaust deterioration at a front joint

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn more on edge

possible parking brake travel more than normal

possible wiper blades not secure as normal

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake lamp not working

offside front fog lamp not working

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog lamp not working

rear brake discs slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog lamp not working

rear brake discs slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads possible 3/4 worn

front number plate cracked

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn inner edge

possible parking brake more travel than normal

power steering drive belt deteriorated breaking up

screen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2014 92,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads possible 3/4 worn

front number plate cracked

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn inner edge

possible parking brake more travel than normal

power steering belt deteriorated parts of belt breaking off

screen chipped

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,578 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn low down inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily down inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,578 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn low down inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily down inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs possible wear pads wearing thin

possible nearside rear suspension slightly weaker than normal

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,762 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 38,335 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 30,896 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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ST56 HWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST56 HWZ, 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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ST56 HWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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