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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

P555 SCOMOT history

P555 SCO is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2017 and it has passed 10 of 21 MOT tests, with 291,061 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

P555 SCO blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2017
Mileage
291,061 km
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
10 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,277 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2017
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P555 SCO was last recorded at 291,061 km on 23 Jun 2025, 140 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,921 km · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
140 km
Average per year
6,277 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 291,061 km
  • 2024 – 290,921 km
  • 2021 – 290,799 km
  • 2015 – 268,287 km
  • 2014 – 247,641 km
  • 2013 – 224,819 km
  • 2012 – 206,566 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail291,061 km
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail291,061 km (+140)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,061 km
    Test number
    982232063342
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail290,921 km7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,921 km
    Test number
    830964406493
    • MajorBrake insecure abs pump (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail290,840 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,840 miles
    Test number
    226072647321
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail290,799 km10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,799 km
    Test number
    978472912348
    • MajorEmissions not tested insufficient coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter panel by roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass286,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    286,467 miles
    Test number
    102170301948
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle is heavily modified
    • AdvisoryUnder body in poor condtion

  6. Fail268,287 km1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,287 km
    Test number
    175940835095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass268,287 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    268,287 km
    Test number
    617320535011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass248,019 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    248,019 miles
    Test number
    598020634030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Fail247,641 km3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,641 km
    Test number
    186748904045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass225,114 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    225,114 miles
    Test number
    668284513072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail224,819 km4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,819 km
    Test number
    289109603053
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass206,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    206,578 miles
    Test number
    268761112084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail206,566 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,566 km
    Test number
    636596502099
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass200,302 miles (+12,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    200,302 miles
    Test number
    764934230369
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  15. Pass188,188 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    188,188 miles
    Test number
    834121959398
    • NoteOil & fluid in engine bay is impossible to source.
    • NoteOne segment of centre stop light not working.

  16. Fail188,188 miles (+22,538)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,188 miles
    Test number
    594601259353
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOil & fluid in engine bay is impossible to source.
    • NoteOne segment of centre stop light not working.

  17. Pass165,650 miles (+665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    165,650 miles
    Test number
    381336828400
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  18. Fail164,985 miles (+11,538)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,985 miles
    Test number
    483613718236
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass153,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    153,447 miles
    Test number
    114401297111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail153,447 miles (+3,431)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,447 miles
    Test number
    794201497133
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass150,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    150,016 miles
    Test number
    404653796169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 SCO

Does P555 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 SCO expired on 30 Mar 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 SCO?
The MOT on P555 SCO expired on 30 Mar 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 SCO done?
P555 SCO was recorded at 291,061 km at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 6,277 km a year.
Has P555 SCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SCO has failed 11 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P555 SCO 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 P555 SCO find?
P555 SCO failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; offside speedometer cannot be illuminated, and 4 more.

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