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BG57 FCA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 101,156 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside central floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear subframe mount/rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear subframe mount/rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 96,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,300 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The rear subframe, rear suspension components and rear underside are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The rear subframe, rear suspension components and rear underside are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,263 miles

vehicle underseald

Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,262 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

vehicle underseald

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,527 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 77,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 72,835 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,065 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking badly and outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre has damage outer wall

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and inside tred (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracking badly and outer wall damaged

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic

Fail 7 Nov 2014 59,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,158 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,093 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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BG57 FCA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG57 FCA, 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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BG57 FCA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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