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DX57 LJA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 LJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,119 miles

both rear brake flex hoses insecure - where they mount to the struts (clips missing - requires attention)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - inner sills, rear subframe, suspension/brake/steering component's

rear brake discs corroded/scored - inside face

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,767 miles

both rear brake flex hoses insecure where mounted to struts (missing clips) requires attention

front and rear shock absorbers weak/soft

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - inner sills, rear subframe, suspension/brake /steering component's

Fail 13 Dec 2024 116,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe corroded (hole) - offside next to mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake flex hoses - insecure where mounted to struts (missing clips) requires attention

front and rear shock absorbers weak/soft

front brake pads becoming worn

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - inner sills, suspension/brake/steering component's , rear subframe

nearside rear tyre worn slightly outer edge

offside rear tyre very worn - inner/outer edges (strong advisory)

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,412 miles

both rear brake flex hoses - insecure where its mounted to struts (missing clips - requires attention)

general; corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake component's, rear subframe, inner sills

offside front tyre becoming worn - inner/outer edges

Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,411 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (rear) brake discs - inside face corroded/worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (next to fuel tank on offside) (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroded (HOLE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

(both) rear brake flex hoses - insecure where its mounted to strut (clips missing)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake component's, rear subframe, inner sills

offside front tyre worn - inner/outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,802 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,768 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

rear brake pipes corroded (recommend replacement)

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,903 miles

both front driveshaft cv boots (inner) leaking grease slightly

nearside rear brake disc (back plate) corroded and breaking away

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle (suspension/brake components)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,369 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,706 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,147 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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DX57 LJA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DX57 LJA, 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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DX57 LJA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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