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WL07 JAO

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,608 mi
Last recorded62,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 JAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,608 miles

alternator belt frayed

underside coated in protection oil visable sections corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2026 62,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n s f and o s f lower ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

alternator belt frayed

n s f and o s f headlight lenses deteriorating

underside coated in protection oil visable sections corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

rear suspension components /subframe corroded

rear tyres 10 years old

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,694 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter leak

Offside Rear suspension components corrosion

all brake pipes under sealed

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

rear tyres perished

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 59,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Lower coil of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced track control arm through bolt corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,722 miles

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

o s r hub unit and attached components deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2020 53,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount through subframe securing nut loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres slight perrishing and cracking

front exhaust mounting bolt to gearbox missing system still secure at time of test

o s r hub unit and attached components deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,439 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,308 miles

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,023 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,250 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

rear brakes slightly out-of-balance

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WL07 JAO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 WL07 JAO, 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 WL07 JAO registered?

WL07 JAO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is WL07 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL07 JAO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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