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BJ07 MWY

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 134,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 134,835 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 132,437 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded at rear union

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Grease around o/s/f outer cv boot

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in rear anti-rollbar end links

Signs rear tyres have been run flat

Slight oil leak

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f disc has been very hot

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2024 132,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f disc has been very hot

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded at rear union

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Grease around o/s/f outer cv boot

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in rear anti-rollbar end links

Signs rear tyres have been run flat

Slight oil leak

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,628 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 122,858 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,993 miles

Front pads approx 75% worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,993 miles

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

Front pads approx 75% worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 May 2015 53,209 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 May 2014 40,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,129 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 MWY 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 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 BJ07 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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