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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

C5 BHCMOT history

C5 BHC is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

C5 BHC blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
81,201 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BHC was last recorded at 81,201 miles on 9 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,189 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,201 miles
  • 2025 – 81,189 miles
  • 2024 – 81,158 miles
  • 2023 – 81,148 miles
  • 2022 – 81,124 miles
  • 2021 – 81,104 miles
  • 2020 – 81,084 miles
  • 2019 – 81,064 miles
  • 2018 – 81,000 miles
  • 2017 – 80,945 miles
  • 2016 – 80,710 miles
  • 2011 – 76,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,201 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,201 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    491148703685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,189 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    593540214366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,158 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    701741248084
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass81,148 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    892109571002
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass81,124 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    157395612935
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass81,104 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    680672649707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,084 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    589629673458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,064 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    623356882452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass81,000 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    164383440360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
  10. Pass80,945 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    265176208638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass80,710 miles (+4,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    412794318795
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail76,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    176421721089
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass76,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    286191221042
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass128,013 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    128,013 km
    Test number
    963849240007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,013 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,013 km
    Test number
    820748840067
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about C5 BHC

Does C5 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BHC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BHC?
The MOT on C5 BHC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BHC done?
C5 BHC was recorded at 81,201 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 319 miles a year.
Has C5 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BHC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on C5 BHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BHC find?
C5 BHC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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