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BT57 YLF

2007 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,391 mi
Last recorded122,391 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YLF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 122,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 116,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,250 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,250 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring not on stop

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,947 miles

both front wishbones bushes perished

nsr tyre down to 2mm

osr tyre down to 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front wishbones bushes perished

nsr tyre down to 2mm

osr tyre down to 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,859 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

front wishbones bushes perished

unable to see rear pads

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,772 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,399 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,399 miles

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

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

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 YLF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLF, 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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BT57 YLF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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