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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LS53 VKAMOT history

LS53 VKA is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS53 VKA blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,317 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VKA was last recorded at 127,317 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,327 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,990 miles
Average per year
5,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,317 miles
  • 2025 – 123,327 miles
  • 2024 – 119,460 miles
  • 2023 – 115,309 miles
  • 2022 – 107,478 miles
  • 2021 – 99,747 miles
  • 2020 – 92,788 miles
  • 2019 – 88,546 miles
  • 2018 – 84,169 miles
  • 2017 – 83,324 miles
  • 2015 – 76,873 miles
  • 2014 – 68,769 miles
  • 2013 – 63,725 miles
  • 2012 – 58,272 miles
  • 2011 – 52,870 miles
  • 2010 – 47,053 miles
  • 2009 – 41,335 miles
  • 2008 – 35,166 miles
  • 2007 – 27,661 miles
  • 2006 – 26,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,317 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat heatshield (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Slight power steering fluid leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,317 miles (+3,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    892288931626
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat heatshield (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  2. Pass123,327 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    456390697094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,327 miles (+3,867)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    954944490796
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,460 miles (+4,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    617158640411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak

  5. Pass115,309 miles (+7,831)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    211198191384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak

  6. Pass107,478 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    467717812007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak

  7. Fail107,435 miles (+7,688)2 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    732114935487
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,747 miles (+6,959)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    762760974451
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a slight leak

  9. Pass92,788 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    478110602209
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

  10. Pass88,546 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    217631480918
    • AdvisoryAIR BAG warning message displays a fault
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail88,544 miles (+4,375)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    223155137094
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery -ve terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAIR BAG warning message displays a fault
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    429122342492
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail84,169 miles (+845)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    121573294934
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass83,324 miles (+6,451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    739728328012
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAir bag warning message displayed

  15. Pass76,873 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    374588566815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,769 miles (+5,044)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    679953134359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,725 miles (+5,453)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    666087613380
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front inner cv boots leaking grease past clips
    • NoteCoolant leak(radiator)

  18. Pass58,272 miles (+5,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    836880122310
    • NoteBoth front inner cv gaitors leaking grease

  19. Pass52,870 miles (+5,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    469310421460
    • NoteN/s registration plate lamp dim

  20. Pass47,053 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    392726220357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,335 miles (+6,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    650667929361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBig bore exhaust fitted

  22. Pass35,166 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,166 miles
    Test number
    850701838347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,992 miles (+7,331)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,992 miles
    Test number
    190484028321
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre split on outer wall

  24. Pass27,661 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    894091317394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    374453016399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,681 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    692193516390
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 VKA

Does LS53 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VKA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VKA?
The MOT on LS53 VKA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VKA done?
LS53 VKA was recorded at 127,317 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,194 miles a year.
Has LS53 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VKA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VKA 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 LS53 VKA find?
LS53 VKA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat heatshield; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 1 more.

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