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Subaru Impreza

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

L4 OESMOT history

L4 OES is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 6 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 35,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L4 OES green Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
35,952 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 OES was last recorded at 35,952 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,893 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,952 miles
  • 2025 – 35,893 miles
  • 2024 – 35,874 miles
  • 2023 – 35,869 miles
  • 2022 – 35,790 miles
  • 2021 – 35,615 miles
  • 2020 – 34,901 miles
  • 2019 – 33,431 miles
  • 2018 – 32,402 miles
  • 2017 – 31,213 miles
  • 2016 – 29,838 miles
  • 2015 – 27,871 miles
  • 2014 – 25,906 miles
  • 2013 – 24,019 miles
  • 2012 – 22,475 miles
  • 2011 – 20,853 miles
  • 2010 – 19,030 miles
  • 2009 – 16,294 miles
  • 2008 – 14,745 miles
  • 2007 – 12,745 miles
  • 2006 – 10,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail35,952 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail35,952 miles (+59)3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    313043279961
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  2. Pass35,893 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,893 miles
    Test number
    612291107094
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  3. Fail35,893 miles (+19)7 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,893 miles
    Test number
    148181972973
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  4. Pass35,874 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    35,874 miles
    Test number
    525508466872
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive entire subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,869 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    205744168124
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  6. Fail35,868 miles (+78)2 major1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    758239821234
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion

  7. Pass35,790 miles (+175)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,790 miles
    Test number
    345875030540
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,615 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    428477379896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,901 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    672026005417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,431 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    612489450623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    839163932369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,402 miles (+1,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    569819058816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass31,213 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    664525679187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a run flat line on side wall

  14. Pass29,838 miles (+1,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,838 miles
    Test number
    706670866196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight run flat damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass27,871 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    706673885051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    289372274071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass25,906 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    345042774077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,019 miles (+1,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    436721073087
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  19. Pass22,475 miles (+1,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    447865972031
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass20,853 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,853 miles
    Test number
    265030491002
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass19,030 miles (+2,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,030 miles
    Test number
    671040290081
    • NoteOffside wiper slightly deterioated

  22. Pass16,294 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,294 miles
    Test number
    883130299067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,745 miles
    Test number
    123632798061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,745 miles (+2,000)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,745 miles
    Test number
    342112198009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass12,745 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    144338587405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,917 miles
    Test number
    422472086007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OES

Does L4 OES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 OES expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 OES?
The MOT on L4 OES expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 OES done?
L4 OES was recorded at 35,952 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has L4 OES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OES has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 OES 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 L4 OES find?
L4 OES failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside rear direction indicator not working; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm, and 13 more.

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