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BT56 XWG

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XWG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 94,689 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 89,851 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill rusted & holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 89,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no oil on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,388 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,148 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,118 miles

Emissions not tested co content at 2500 rpm 601-400 to high to carry out full test max reading should be 200 or less (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,832 miles

headlamp adjuster warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,830 miles

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

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

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

headlamp adjuster warning lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,790 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,790 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,133 miles

all 4 tyres weasring on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre(repairable)

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 XWG is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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