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WJ57 VVS

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,126 mi
Last recorded55,126 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,126 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s strut mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear-most mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 55,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s strut top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear-most mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 50,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 45,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,881 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer to mid-section flange rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2019 32,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres cracking/perished.

rear silencer union flange heavily corroded/poor.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking/perished.

rear silencer union flange heavily corroded/poor.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,275 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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WJ57 VVS is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VVS, 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 WJ57 VVS registered?

WJ57 VVS is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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