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SJ07 JAU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 JAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 82,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 78,173 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 78,140 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flange (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Corroded at spring seat (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side's ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat sheild

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,198 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat sheild

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,669 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,232 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,539 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,616 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 10 Apr 2014 44,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wiper rubbers perished

slight play on offside front anti rollbar link pin

tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper rubbers perished

slight play on offside front anti rollbar link pin

tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 9 Apr 2012 32,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,373 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,136 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 27,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SJ07 JAU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ07 JAU, 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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SJ07 JAU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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