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YF56 HWS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,369 mi
Last recorded101,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor underside of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Knock from shock absorber

Fail 16 Jan 2024 98,737 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor underside of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Knock from shock absorber

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,527 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,791 miles

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

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

small split in centre silencer

Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,652 miles

centre exhaust support bracket corroding

em light stays on

Fail 29 Dec 2016 54,622 miles

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

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

centre exhaust support bracket corroding

em light stays on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,226 miles

EML warning light on

under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2016 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

EML warning light on

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 26,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,036 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 15,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,630 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 HWS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YF56 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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