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S7 BYH

2016 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BYH
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 33,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 103,794 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 103,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 21,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,509 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 17,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 13,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 95,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 11,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,095 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,781 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,514 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,570 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,294 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,675 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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S7 BYH is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S7 BYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S7 BYH registered?

S7 BYH is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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