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OU09 EDJ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,414 mi
Last recorded93,414 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 EDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 93,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 93,399 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 77,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 77,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 69,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,541 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,077 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 52,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU09 EDJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 OU09 EDJ, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU09 EDJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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