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BL57 UMJ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,683 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 99,626 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 96,142 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 2 May 2023 92,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 89,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing cover missing clips and loose

Fail 24 Apr 2021 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing cover missing clips and loose

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,937 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 81,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,734 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,605 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,446 miles

Near Side Front tyre and Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,869 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,155 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BL57 UMJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL57 UMJ, 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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BL57 UMJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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