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YX57 DSV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,955 mi
Last recorded148,955 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 DSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,955 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced See Marked Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 137,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot pin holed /weep of grease

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Offside Front washer jet blocked / week

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

corrosion to faces n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

corrosion to tow bar bracket

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

pin hole o/s/f c.v boot

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,390 miles

power steering pump weak at idle

Fail 23 Oct 2020 116,390 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

power steering pump weak at idle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 102,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached play in top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers weak

nearside rear top mount has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,984 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,369 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,815 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,743 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

might not have cat on

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 DSV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DSV, 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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YX57 DSV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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