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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LS53 YWBMOT history

LS53 YWB is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

LS53 YWB blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,037 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YWB
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
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YWB was last recorded at 114,037 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,036 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,037 miles
  • 2024 – 114,034 miles
  • 2023 – 109,190 miles
  • 2022 – 97,665 miles
  • 2021 – 93,245 miles
  • 2019 – 88,175 miles
  • 2018 – 84,074 miles
  • 2017 – 74,213 miles
  • 2016 – 68,199 miles
  • 2014 – 59,560 miles
  • 2013 – 56,727 miles
  • 2012 – 50,894 miles
  • 2011 – 38,654 miles
  • 2008 – 38,225 miles
  • 2007 – 31,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,037 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,037 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    729230234891
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail114,036 miles (+2)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    907379702682
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass114,034 miles (+4,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,034 miles
    Test number
    675724584732
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass109,190 miles (+11,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    452319726618
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass97,665 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    411971714447
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail97,652 miles (+4,407)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    221239460511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass93,245 miles (+5,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    529547250010
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass88,175 miles (+4,101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    299476827613
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass84,074 miles (+9,861)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    858697173576
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass74,213 miles (+6,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    989918146410
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to mot limit
  11. Pass68,199 miles (+8,639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    210866842331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,560 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    655416854279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,727 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    147756933250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,894 miles (+12,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    896991142205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass38,654 miles (+429)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    996510801234
    • 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)
    • NoteAll discs pitted
  16. Pass38,225 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    424315938036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    404073347022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YWB

Does LS53 YWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YWB expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YWB?
The MOT on LS53 YWB expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YWB done?
LS53 YWB was recorded at 114,037 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
Has LS53 YWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YWB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YWB 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 YWB find?
LS53 YWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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