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BT57 YJZ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 64,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 60,934 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 60,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 59,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on tread on outside edge of tread, outer edge not part of primary tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut in outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 55,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt into joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt into joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 55,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt into joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt into joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 53,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 53,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,142 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2019 48,815 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

SLIGHT CRACKING TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHS

Pass 11 May 2018 45,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 45,778 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 42,809 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2016 39,156 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 39,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 35,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 24,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,777 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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BT57 YJZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT57 YJZ, 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 BT57 YJZ registered?

BT57 YJZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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