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YF56 HWR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,756 mi
Last recorded68,756 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,118 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,875 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 61,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,263 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside the swept area (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,687 miles

Exhaust corroded

NSR seatbelt distorted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,601 miles

Rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,107 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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YF56 HWR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF56 HWR, 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 YF56 HWR registered?

YF56 HWR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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