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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

L5 CGBMOT history

L5 CGB is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 11 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L5 CGB blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,779 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CGB was last recorded at 169,779 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,775 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,779 miles
  • 2025 – 163,188 miles
  • 2024 – 155,412 miles
  • 2023 – 153,092 miles
  • 2022 – 150,832 miles
  • 2021 – 149,092 miles
  • 2020 – 147,672 miles
  • 2019 – 128,209 miles
  • 2018 – 116,076 miles
  • 2017 – 104,180 miles
  • 2016 – 96,039 miles
  • 2015 – 91,707 miles
  • 2014 – 88,102 miles
  • 2013 – 83,460 miles
  • 2012 – 76,411 miles
  • 2011 – 69,036 miles
  • 2010 – 61,907 miles
  • 2009 – 58,281 miles
  • 2008 – 48,377 miles
  • 2007 – 39,410 miles
  • 2006 – 29,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,779 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,779 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,779 miles
    Test number
    526767787351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,775 miles (+6,587)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,775 miles
    Test number
    444762750616
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch holed (none structural)

  3. Pass163,188 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,188 miles
    Test number
    936078618619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,412 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,412 miles
    Test number
    847552112540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,092 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    238459787010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,832 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,832 miles
    Test number
    545496544943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,092 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,092 miles
    Test number
    820972188409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,672 miles (+19,463)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,672 miles
    Test number
    370945715773
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,209 miles (+12,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,209 miles
    Test number
    817601551949
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass116,076 miles (+11,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,076 miles
    Test number
    509964358353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,180 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,180 miles
    Test number
    547940100369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,039 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    293060745507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    769522995020
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass91,707 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    939702695019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    665101394050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,102 miles (+4,642)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    666261394014
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass83,460 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    495417073057
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions taken some effort to bring down to acceptable level.
    • NoteNear side wiper blade rubber split at both ends.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail83,460 miles (+7,049)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    587617573010
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions taken some effort to bring down to acceptable level.
    • NoteNear side wiper blade rubber split at both ends.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,411 miles (+7,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    415241882034
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass69,036 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    106428161027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,907 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    104072160423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,281 miles (+9,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,281 miles
    Test number
    484288069038
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,377 miles (+8,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    970810878011
    • 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)

  24. Pass39,410 miles (+9,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    391048767032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,827 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    713749566004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to wear bars.
    • NoteSlight free play at front anti roll bar links.

Questions about L5 CGB

Does L5 CGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CGB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CGB?
The MOT on L5 CGB is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CGB done?
L5 CGB was recorded at 169,779 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has L5 CGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CGB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CGB 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 L5 CGB find?
L5 CGB passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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