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BJ07 MTV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at driverside (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection

Fail 13 May 2019 61,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes at rear t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at driverside (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection

Pass 14 May 2018 52,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at rear T piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 47,191 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic outer sill covers which prevent inspection

Fail 15 May 2017 47,191 miles

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

vehicle fitted with plastic outer sill covers which prevent inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 43,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,778 miles

o/s inner drive shaft boot slightly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,367 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,367 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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BJ07 MTV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ07 MTV, 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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BJ07 MTV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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