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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,990 cc

L5 UJSMOT history

L5 UJS is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
56,128 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UJS was last recorded at 56,128 miles on 16 May 2025, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 54,300 miles, lower than 154,281 miles on 28 Nov 2013.

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
55,326 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,128 miles
  • 2023 – 55,326 miles
  • 2020 – 54,816 miles
  • 2019 – 54,458 miles
  • 2016 – 54,314 miles
  • 2013 – 154,281 miles
  • 2012 – 154,281 miles
  • 2011 – 154,281 miles
  • 2010 – 154,281 miles
  • 2009 – 153,238 miles
  • 2007 – 149,999 miles
  • 2006 – 138,364 miles
  • 2005 – 129,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,128 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2006

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,128 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    430232586878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,326 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    686311141276
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail55,322 miles (+506)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    657231329956
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass54,816 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    519349473665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,458 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    347209540729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,314 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    174664522029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,300 miles (-99,981)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,300 miles
    Test number
    886629329427
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass154,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    909392933395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    526144122319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,281 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    615811922315
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass154,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    577725811359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,281 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    972972510330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,238 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    153,238 miles
    Test number
    854473399004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,999 miles (+11,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    149,999 miles
    Test number
    373139867409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    138,364 miles
    Test number
    643404466221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail138,364 miles (+8,918)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,364 miles
    Test number
    323503866435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass129,446 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    523580075203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 UJS

Does L5 UJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 UJS expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 UJS?
The MOT on L5 UJS expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 UJS done?
L5 UJS was recorded at 56,128 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025.
Has L5 UJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UJS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 UJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 UJS find?
L5 UJS passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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