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SW07 GXZ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 GXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 144,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Entire underside of vehicle covered in heavy underseal

Nearside plastic sill cover does not allow full inspection

Offside Plastic sill cover does not allow full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle Undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml stays on

right front brake disc rusty inner

Fail 5 May 2016 117,413 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning light on (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at connector (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at connector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

e.m.l is on

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 18 May 2015 101,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml stays on

Fail 18 May 2015 101,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml stays on

Pass 20 May 2014 99,625 miles

eml stays on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 99,625 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

eml stays on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,083 miles

both number plates cracked

eml on

Pass 25 May 2012 74,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.M.L is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 58,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,420 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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SW07 GXZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW07 GXZ, 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 SW07 GXZ registered?

SW07 GXZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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