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YX57 DBU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 DBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,150 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 59,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative mounting bracket snapped osf (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 54,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,419 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 40,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,332 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 33,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wipers do not turn off with switch

Fail 3 Nov 2014 33,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,649 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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YX57 DBU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 YX57 DBU, 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 YX57 DBU registered?

YX57 DBU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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