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WJ07 YLT

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 YLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 130,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 129,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer and mid section flange has pin holes letting in oxygen (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres slightly cracking in tread pattern

various areas of underside of vehicle corroded solid at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,852 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 120,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,584 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 115,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 110,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded weak

just passed emission test. up & down on limit

Fail 25 Feb 2022 110,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded weak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,730 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front head lamp level sensor insecure

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,734 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,734 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,306 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,710 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,710 miles

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)

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

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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WJ07 YLT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ07 YLT, 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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WJ07 YLT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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