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AE56 XFU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,463 mi
Last recorded135,463 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XFU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,463 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 135,463 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 126,343 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 126,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,652 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 118,652 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,184 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 114,184 miles

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 Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 108,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

damage to front and rear bumpers at the nearside but no sharp edges visible

offside rear tyre tread depth is 2mm in places

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front bumper has damage on the nearside but no sharp edges visible

offside rear tyre tread depth is 2-3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2020 104,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front bumper has damage on the nearside but no sharp edges visible

offside rear tyre tread depth is 2-3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,082 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,071 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 27 May 2014 50,864 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)

Fail 27 May 2014 50,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 39,356 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 29,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,388 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 27,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,781 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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AE56 XFU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AE56 XFU, 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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AE56 XFU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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