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YX56 HGE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 HGE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,008 miles

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

rear brake disks slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroding

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 88,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear brake disks slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroding

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 87,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp level sensor detatched (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,089 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 86,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 84,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still supported at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 82,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 79,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,153 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,921 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,771 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

both sides front tyres worn/wearing on shoulders and cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,334 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders and starting to crack in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing on inner shouders

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,052 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,911 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,051 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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YX56 HGE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX56 HGE, 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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YX56 HGE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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