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YX56 BXF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,708 mi
Last recorded108,708 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 BXF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 107,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,925 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 98,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aftermarket rear exhaust fitted

handbrake lever travel high

lowering suspension fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,389 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aftermarket rear exhaust fitted

handbrake lever travel high

lowering suspension fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,102 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,923 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YX56 BXF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YX56 BXF, 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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YX56 BXF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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