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BT56 XYE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 102,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,835 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in the tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,063 miles

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

outer sills covered

Fail 9 Oct 2023 98,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower radiator hose clip rusted and broken, risk of hose coming off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills covered

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered

Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer sills covered

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,323 miles

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

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

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

boot laden

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 73,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,251 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 XYE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT56 XYE, 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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What year was BT56 XYE registered?

BT56 XYE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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