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DS51 ZGX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,093 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,573 miles

slight damage to o/s front wheel rim

Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,220 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,461 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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DS51 ZGX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS51 ZGX, 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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What year was DS51 ZGX registered?

DS51 ZGX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is DS51 ZGX safe to buy?

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