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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

L7 HXLMOT history

L7 HXL is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

L7 HXL blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,079 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HXL was last recorded at 113,079 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,477 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,079 miles
  • 2025 – 111,477 miles
  • 2024 – 109,656 miles
  • 2023 – 102,104 miles
  • 2022 – 99,269 miles
  • 2021 – 90,803 miles
  • 2019 – 86,375 miles
  • 2018 – 76,901 miles
  • 2017 – 76,514 miles
  • 2016 – 76,476 miles
  • 2015 – 75,715 miles
  • 2014 – 69,374 miles
  • 2012 – 64,543 miles
  • 2011 – 62,442 miles
  • 2010 – 58,653 miles
  • 2009 – 53,458 miles
  • 2008 – 45,220 miles
  • 2007 – 37,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill covered heavily with underseal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill covered heavily with underseal
  • AdvisoryTraces off iller found

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear diff balance/support arm outer bushes slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight corrosion under vehicle in areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,079 miles (+1,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    784086629888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill covered heavily with underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill covered heavily with underseal
    • AdvisoryTraces off iller found

  2. Pass111,477 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    694934932719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,656 miles (+7,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,656 miles
    Test number
    982096769109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion, not excessive at time of test

  4. Pass102,104 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    264301819686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,269 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    254145081077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,263 miles (+8,460)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,263 miles
    Test number
    312350353089
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,803 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    649207397812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,375 miles (+9,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    190876668135
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  9. Pass76,901 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    247309003181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff balance/support arm outer bushes slight wear
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle in areas

  10. Fail76,892 miles (+378)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    518853660402
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced valance (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff balance/support arm outer bushes slight wear
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle in areas

  11. Pass76,514 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    825675284603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail76,511 miles (+35)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    328760152408
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at o/s front (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,476 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,476 miles
    Test number
    898264338177
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail76,473 miles (+758)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    703587230694
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    219587225188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  16. Fail75,715 miles (+6,341)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    317337225139
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  17. Pass69,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    567242644064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,374 miles (+4,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    658726234016
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass64,543 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    477635942423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,442 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    735126651330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,653 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    144666050347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,458 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    722421859329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    872837018316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,220 miles (+7,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    223746118309
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  25. Pass37,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    982441507138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 HXL

Does L7 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HXL is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 HXL?
The MOT on L7 HXL is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HXL done?
L7 HXL was recorded at 113,079 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has L7 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HXL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 HXL 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 L7 HXL find?
L7 HXL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner sill covered heavily with underseal; nearside rear arch covered in underseal; offside rear inner sill covered heavily with underseal, and 1 more.

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