BG07 XWL

2007 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
22,342 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Subaru has 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 22,342 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-01-26, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before 2012 (119 mi/yr equivalent) and again before 2013 (32 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage to 5,466 miles/yr, which is below average for a UK vehicle.

Things to check

  • MOT not valid as of report date, with expiry 2026-01-26 — critical for a 19-year-old vehicle.
  • Recurring emissions failures (Jun 2018, Jan 2025) indicate a persistent and costly issue.
  • Brake hose advisories in 2010, 2011, and 2025 suggest a chronic, unresolved problem.
  • Suspiciously low mileage before 2012 (119 mi/yr) and 2013 (32 mi/yr) raises odometer fraud concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test (Jan 2025) after the emissions failure.
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2019, despite initial low usage, suggests regular use.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Feb 2010: 22,342 mi PASSDec 2010: 25,660 mi PASSNov 2011: 36,997 mi FAILNov 2011: 36,997 mi PASSMay 2012: 37,052 mi PASSJun 2013: 41,194 mi FAILJun 2013: 41,194 mi PASSOct 2013: 41,207 mi PASSOct 2014: 50,611 mi PASSOct 2015: 59,800 mi FAILNov 2015: 59,800 mi PASSOct 2016: 67,609 mi PASSJun 2018: 75,253 mi FAILJun 2018: 75,253 mi PASSJul 2019: 78,794 mi PASSJun 2020: 80,724 mi PASSMay 2021: 89,351 mi PASSAug 2022: 93,692 mi PASSJan 2024: 95,073 mi PASSJan 2025: 98,832 mi FAILJan 2025: 98,863 mi PASS99k61k22kFeb 2010Jan 2025

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2010 PASS 22,342 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2010 PASS 25,660 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 36,997 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs rusted
USER ENTERED front tyres worn on edges
Nov 2011 PASS 36,997 mi
USER ENTERED rear brake discs rusted
USER ENTERED front tyres worn on edges
May 2012 PASS 37,052 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 41,194 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jun 2013 PASS 41,194 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 41,207 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 50,611 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 59,800 mi
FAIL Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2015 PASS 59,800 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 67,609 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 75,253 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2018 PASS 75,253 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 78,794 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT RADIUS ARM (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2020 PASS 80,724 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2021 PASS 89,351 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))
Aug 2022 PASS 93,692 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 95,073 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 FAIL 98,832 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
Jan 2025 PASS 98,863 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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