Subaru Impreza
Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
F5 MCVMOT history
F5 MCV is a grey petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,142 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 151,142 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 MCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 MCV was last recorded at 151,142 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,131 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 151,142 miles
- 2023 – 150,299 miles
- 2022 – 148,207 miles
- 2021 – 146,777 miles
- 2019 – 145,069 miles
- 2018 – 141,400 miles
- 2017 – 141,330 miles
- 2016 – 137,220 miles
- 2015 – 129,984 miles
- 2014 – 123,263 miles
- 2013 – 112,900 miles
- 2012 – 111,634 miles
- 2011 – 107,833 miles
- 2010 – 99,793 miles
- 2009 – 92,753 miles
- 2008 – 90,670 miles
- 2007 – 90,594 miles
- 2006 – 80,145 miles
- 2005 – 70,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,142 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,142 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,142 miles
- Test number
- 692363942334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,131 miles (+832)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,131 miles
- Test number
- 326173632739
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,299 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,299 miles
- Test number
- 398815671846
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass148,207 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 148,207 miles
- Test number
- 216532611944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,777 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,777 miles
- Test number
- 666452283682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,069 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,069 miles
- Test number
- 782368171869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,006 miles (+28)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,006 miles
- Test number
- 203952519406
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail144,978 miles (+3,578)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,978 miles
- Test number
- 390453346502
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front steering rack gaiters perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,400 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 141,400 miles
- Test number
- 434845777746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,330 miles (+4,110)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 141,330 miles
- Test number
- 415178144106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,220 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,220 miles
- Test number
- 202694157374
- AdvisoryRear metal fuel lines corroded
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r
Pass129,984 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 129,984 miles
- Test number
- 798915335000
- NoteSill covers fitted sills corroded
Fail129,984 miles (+6,721)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,984 miles
- Test number
- 326265235024
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSill covers fitted sills corroded
Pass123,263 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 123,263 miles
- Test number
- 199776334045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail123,263 miles (+10,363)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,263 miles
- Test number
- 668596234058
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass112,900 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 112,900 miles
- Test number
- 167944543409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,634 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 111,634 miles
- Test number
- 567948442047
- NoteNearside front seat missing
- NoteRear seats missing
Fail111,632 miles (+3,799)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,632 miles
- Test number
- 378765942083
- FailureNearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside front seat missing
- NoteRear seats missing
- NoteRear wiper missing
Pass107,833 miles (+8,040)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 107,833 miles
- Test number
- 316372651015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,793 miles (+7,040)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 99,793 miles
- Test number
- 194190730495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass92,753 miles (+2,083)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 92,753 miles
- Test number
- 142268639496
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass90,670 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 90,670 miles
- Test number
- 681623938037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,594 miles (+10,449)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,594 miles
- Test number
- 984757397201
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass80,145 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 80,145 miles
- Test number
- 192059496276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,109 miles (+9,726)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 432454096290
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail70,383 miles1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,383 miles
- Test number
- 830568195212
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about F5 MCV
- Does F5 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F5 MCV expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F5 MCV?
- The MOT on F5 MCV expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F5 MCV done?
- F5 MCV was recorded at 151,142 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 4,250 miles a year.
- Has F5 MCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 MCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on F5 MCV 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 F5 MCV find?
- F5 MCV passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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