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YX57 MJJ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,089 mi
Last recorded122,089 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 MJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,089 miles

Exhaust heat shied loose and rattling

Fail 4 Nov 2025 122,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link missing (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shied loose and rattling

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,159 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 113,157 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed No reading available due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 104,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple items hanging from rear view ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,671 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple items hanging from rear view ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,384 miles

Front links slight play

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear discs corroded + pitted

Rear pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,870 miles

Front tyres cracking + perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,870 miles

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

Front tyres cracking + perished

brake pipes has surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,857 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possible exhaust leak causing issue (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,272 miles

crack in screen at n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MJJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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