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M453 YWF

2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,479 mi
Last recorded166,479 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx99,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 YWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 166,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 166,449 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 159,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 155,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 149,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 143,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel filler pipes corrodded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 143,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel filler pipes corrodded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 127,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 115,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 115,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,090 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 115,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M453 YWF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 99,212 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M453 YWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M453 YWF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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