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FH07 NEF

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 NEF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 161,510 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 161,504 miles

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,932 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 155,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 151,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear ride height sensor - linkage not connected

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,217 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

rear ride height sensor - linkage not connected

Fail 18 Jul 2019 147,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear. (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear. (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 129,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,764 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 118,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,139 miles

both rear trailing arms bushs splitting but still secure

chip in windscreen

osr brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,895 miles

chip in center of windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,932 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 42,937 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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FH07 NEF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH07 NEF, 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 FH07 NEF registered?

FH07 NEF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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