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BJ07 MVD

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,704 mi
Last recorded114,704 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MVD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 114,704 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,880 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,879 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading outside specified limits (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 97,004 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 91,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DBush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs badly scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged quite badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust pipe rear box cracked at the front

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,067 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tread perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,062 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer tread perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,517 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,006 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,151 miles

N/s registration plate light output slightly low.

O/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

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

Eml on

N/s registration plate light output slightly low.

O/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,187 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre has minor cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,298 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,767 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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BJ07 MVD is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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