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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,994 cc

J8 BXYMOT history

J8 BXY is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,082 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BXY was last recorded at 128,082 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2018: 125,143 miles, lower than 125,174 miles on 2 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,309 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
773 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,082 miles
  • 2025 – 127,309 miles
  • 2024 – 127,099 miles
  • 2023 – 126,697 miles
  • 2021 – 126,437 miles
  • 2019 – 126,061 miles
  • 2018 – 125,143 miles
  • 2017 – 125,174 miles
  • 2016 – 124,515 miles
  • 2014 – 124,453 miles
  • 2013 – 124,047 miles
  • 2012 – 120,778 miles
  • 2009 – 86,748 miles
  • 2008 – 78,940 miles
  • 2007 – 72,926 miles
  • 2006 – 65,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    609014971502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,082 miles (+773)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    899096363179
    • Repaired at testMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass127,309 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,309 miles
    Test number
    369533117747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail127,224 miles (+125)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    500094631170
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  5. Fail127,099 miles (+402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,099 miles
    Test number
    478384600963
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass126,697 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    143776300485
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass126,437 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    160673954227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,061 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    290869651569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,143 miles (-31)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,143 miles
    Test number
    896632710529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,174 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,174 miles
    Test number
    891155748130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,515 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    568206277696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,453 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,453 miles
    Test number
    718666224369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,047 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    946759423373
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail123,997 miles (+3,219)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    278852523327
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass120,778 miles (+77)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    527725122317
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s + o/s rear trailing arm rubberr bushes slightly perished ( no play )
    • NoteN/s/f inner steering arm slight play in ball joint

  16. Fail120,701 miles (+33,953)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,701 miles
    Test number
    338940022315
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint

  17. Pass86,748 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    552087489172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,940 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    290561578436
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass78,940 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    341361578147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    343288877132
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass72,926 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    961268677109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    630102776174
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about J8 BXY

Does J8 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BXY is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BXY?
The MOT on J8 BXY is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BXY done?
J8 BXY was recorded at 128,082 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has J8 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BXY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 BXY find?
J8 BXY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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