MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (both) very slight (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear suspension arm bushs (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have a big wear lip and corrosion (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edges
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushs (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, brake discs are corroded and have a wear lip (3.5.1i)
small stone chips on windscreen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (both) very slight (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear suspension arm bushs (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have a big wear lip and corrosion (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edges
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushs (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, brake discs are corroded and have a wear lip (3.5.1i)
small stone chips on windscreen
Both front suspension arm rear bushes cracking
Both rear tyres 1mm of tread on inner edges
Both rear tyres cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/17)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front suspension arm rear bushes cracking
Both rear tyres 1mm of tread on inner edges
Both rear tyres cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/17)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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BU08 DZM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 BU08 DZM, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU08 DZM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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