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BG57 FDY

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 93,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear to cords, 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,041 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil on various pipes in engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,039 miles

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion.

Rear Brake discs have corrosion.

Rear Lower Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,039 miles

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion.

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake discs have corrosion.

Rear Lower Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,020 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,018 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,486 miles

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

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,634 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D- bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,181 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,967 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,964 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,943 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly rusted & pitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,417 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 FDY is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDY, 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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What year was BG57 FDY registered?

BG57 FDY is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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