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WJ57 VBF

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 137,810 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 137,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail power steering (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 113,456 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working.

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

Rear fog light switch sticks.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 8 May 2024 96,258 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Running gear rusty.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 96,258 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Running gear rusty.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 95,178 miles

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

front x member corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 95,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front x member corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension levelling device damaged.

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 86,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension levelling device damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,860 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 48,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,186 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,195 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,219 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 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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WJ57 VBF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ57 VBF, 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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WJ57 VBF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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