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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

M40 ACVMOT history

M40 ACV is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

M40 ACV black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2023
Mileage
132,351 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 ACV was last recorded at 132,351 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,338 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,351 miles
  • 2020 – 122,199 miles
  • 2019 – 111,807 miles
  • 2018 – 101,468 miles
  • 2017 – 94,309 miles
  • 2016 – 89,052 miles
  • 2013 – 83,148 miles
  • 2012 – 76,588 miles
  • 2011 – 67,288 miles
  • 2010 – 62,067 miles
  • 2009 – 53,093 miles
  • 2008 – 44,398 miles
  • 2007 – 33,922 miles
  • 2006 – 26,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels have extended wheel bolts fitted

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,351 miles4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    772316761826
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels have extended wheel bolts fitted

  2. Fail132,351 miles (+13)2 repaired4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    520308317555
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Body panel insecure spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill has obvious body repair covered in underseal, filler etc
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels have extended wheel bolts fitted

  3. Fail132,338 miles (+10,139)6 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,338 miles
    Test number
    369576149879
    • MajorEmissions not tested Emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels have wheel bolts extending past rims.
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre mtg. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, splitting and perished inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,199 miles (+10,392)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    847450950165
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around rear brake valve x6 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,807 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,807 miles
    Test number
    409838603973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail111,728 miles (+10,260)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,728 miles
    Test number
    836056997294
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    426721655701
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,468 miles (+7,159)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    818254049254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    474552736906
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail94,309 miles (+5,257)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    853021034529
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass89,052 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    506979785349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,148 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    188171063203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail83,057 miles (+6,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    907004153229
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass76,588 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    145078142240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,288 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    989213361271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    684032850264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,067 miles (+8,974)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    834519540252
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    132828849225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail53,093 miles (+8,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    461097949212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,398 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    370529548230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail44,378 miles (+10,456)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,378 miles
    Test number
    133208748288
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass33,922 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    650482817230
    • NoteOffside front tyre punctured on outer sidewall

  23. Fail33,922 miles (+7,109)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    712712017273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre punctured on outer sidewall

  24. Pass26,813 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,813 miles
    Test number
    491974616238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,796 miles2 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    320283116460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M40 ACV

Does M40 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M40 ACV expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M40 ACV?
The MOT on M40 ACV expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M40 ACV done?
M40 ACV was recorded at 132,351 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 6,661 miles a year.
Has M40 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 ACV has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M40 ACV 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 M40 ACV find?
M40 ACV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 4 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 10 more.

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