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BG07 XWL

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 XWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 89,351 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,253 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,800 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,800 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,194 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,194 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,997 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BG07 XWL is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG07 XWL, 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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BG07 XWL is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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