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X207 BYD

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,770 mi
Last recorded174,770 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 174,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 175,572 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 171,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 171,357 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 166,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 162,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 162,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,977 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 158,977 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 153,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 153,728 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 140,811 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 130,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 130,054 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 119,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 119,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 107,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,021 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 98,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 87,636 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 77,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,663 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 58,774 miles

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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X207 BYD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 X207 BYD, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X207 BYD registered?

X207 BYD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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