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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,994 cc

L5 JLAMOT history

L5 JLA is a grey petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

L5 JLA grey Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2025
Mileage
70,025 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JLA was last recorded at 70,025 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,586 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
3,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,025 miles
  • 2023 – 67,586 miles
  • 2022 – 65,172 miles
  • 2021 – 63,068 miles
  • 2019 – 59,740 miles
  • 2018 – 55,533 miles
  • 2017 – 51,317 miles
  • 2016 – 47,390 miles
  • 2015 – 43,758 miles
  • 2014 – 40,620 miles
  • 2013 – 36,704 miles
  • 2012 – 29,414 miles
  • 2011 – 22,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,025 miles (+2,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    589351337242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass67,586 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    993465452197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail67,580 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    304582748274
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake performance not tested Pads down to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass65,172 miles (+2,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    131511510862
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields insecure and rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg at rear corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg at rear corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass63,068 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    725725707877
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs at rear suffering from corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail63,061 miles (+3,321)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    973235510418
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs at rear suffering from corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass59,740 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    773113912956
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not functioning

  8. Fail59,704 miles (+9)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    827470073145
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a misting of fluid

  9. Fail59,695 miles (+4,162)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    273256518980
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding when rotated by hand
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a misting of fluid

  10. Pass55,533 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    306681218757
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail55,532 miles (+4,215)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,532 miles
    Test number
    522141433667
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass51,317 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    315047718811
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail51,301 miles (+3,911)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    670513207245
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass47,390 miles (+3,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    549974007160
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,758 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    218176805136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail43,745 miles (+3,125)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    159336095096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    229231894042
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail40,620 miles (+3,916)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    787691694016
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,704 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    546279483086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  20. Fail36,704 miles (+7,290)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    328858083085
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  21. Pass29,414 miles (+7,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    508957232032
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass22,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    765899331050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,244 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    708839031001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 JLA

Does L5 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 JLA expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 JLA?
The MOT on L5 JLA expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 JLA done?
L5 JLA was recorded at 70,025 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 3,688 miles a year.
Has L5 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JLA has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 JLA 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 JLA find?
L5 JLA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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