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AX56 BBO

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,348 mi
Last recorded115,348 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 106,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow around mounting bracket on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 98,206 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mountings is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2022 91,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mountings is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 83,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 71,518 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 71,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,171 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 34,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,627 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,627 miles

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

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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AX56 BBO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,405 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 AX56 BBO, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX56 BBO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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