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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

C5 NLJMOT history

C5 NLJ is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

C5 NLJ black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
147,098 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NLJ was last recorded at 147,098 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 3,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,935 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,163 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,098 miles
  • 2024 – 143,935 miles
  • 2020 – 139,383 miles
  • 2018 – 131,250 miles
  • 2016 – 114,619 miles
  • 2015 – 94,914 miles
  • 2014 – 74,901 miles
  • 2013 – 69,696 miles
  • 2012 – 66,114 miles
  • 2011 – 58,609 miles
  • 2010 – 51,935 miles
  • 2009 – 45,350 miles
  • 2008 – 40,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,098 miles (+3,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    600698219698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,935 miles (+4,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,935 miles
    Test number
    231578938206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing universal joint lightly rubbing exhaust front pipe (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,383 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    292484747836
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,383 miles (+8,133)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    902926410102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,250 miles (+460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,250 miles
    Test number
    949682862329
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

  6. Fail130,790 miles (+11,955)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    457026340300
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Dip beam (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

  7. Pass118,835 miles (+4,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    781840115085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass114,619 miles (+19,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    900546414908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass94,914 miles (+20,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    996499535203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,901 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    197244854200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,937 miles (+4,241)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    905860194110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four wheel have slight damage
    • NoteCovers on sills not alwing full inspection
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteScrach in window screen on near side
    • NoteSlight play in rear diff suport bushes
    • NoteSlight play in rear shocker top mounts

  12. Pass69,696 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    515141203217
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll four tyres worn on outer and inner edges
    • NoteCorrision present under body
    • NoteCovers on sills
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear suport bushes week and worn
    • NoteScreen has scratch
    • NoteSlight damage to both front road wheels

  13. Fail69,696 miles (+3,582)7 failures5 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    188917593133
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll four tyres worn on outer and inner edges
    • NoteCorrision present under body
    • NoteCovers on sills
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear suport bushes week and worn
    • NoteRear seat back not fitted correctly
    • NoteScreen has scratch
    • NoteSlight damage to both front road wheels
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shockers

  14. Pass66,114 miles (+7,505)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    946663632133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight lift n/s/r shocker

  15. Pass58,609 miles (+6,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    257658601114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass51,935 miles (+6,585)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    324396500107
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff bushes
    • NoteWipper mark in screen n/s

  17. Pass45,350 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    674196209194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,197 miles
    Test number
    532009798067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NLJ

Does C5 NLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 NLJ expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 NLJ?
The MOT on C5 NLJ expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 NLJ done?
C5 NLJ was recorded at 147,098 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has C5 NLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NLJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 NLJ 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 NLJ find?
C5 NLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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