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BT56 XWD

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,371 mi
Last recorded59,371 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 59,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 57,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 57,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded ns/r os/r

oil leaks front/rear lower

Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,486 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v. grease seepage,advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe to tank,advise ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 52,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v. grease seepage,advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe to tank,advise ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 44,706 miles

Front Both sides inner CV boot has grease seepage but still secure and not deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corrosion causing Fuel Vapor ()

Pre-Checks - Engine oil & Engine coolant low filled to sufficient level

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All Anti-roll bar mountings are also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and all rear suspension arms have some corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 44,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides inner CV boot has grease seepage but still secure and not deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corrosion causing Fuel Vapor ()

Pre-Checks - Engine oil & Engine coolant low filled to sufficient level

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All Anti-roll bar mountings are also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and all rear suspension arms have some corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 39,358 miles

Central Rear Lower diff has fluid seepage,advise

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower osf and nsf inner c.v.boots slight grease seepage,advise

Front Lower power steering components have corrosion,advise

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded and has fuel vapor,advise ()

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 31,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,933 miles

rear bumper cracked

Pass 14 May 2015 23,319 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot loaded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,614 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

plastic sill and under engine covers

Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,669 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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BT56 XWD is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT56 XWD, 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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BT56 XWD is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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