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DW07 GEW

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW07 GEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,610 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,179 miles

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,365 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SOME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM FRONT

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,341 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules some (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight knock coming from front suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front light misting of oil brake

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front light misting of oil brake

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,941 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall. No cord showing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,369 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,369 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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DW07 GEW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DW07 GEW, 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 DW07 GEW registered?

DW07 GEW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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