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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

R52 MFMMOT history

R52 MFM is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

R52 MFM blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,686 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 MFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 MFM was last recorded at 69,686 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,668 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,686 miles
  • 2025 – 68,875 miles
  • 2024 – 68,067 miles
  • 2023 – 65,825 miles
  • 2021 – 64,245 miles
  • 2020 – 64,153 miles
  • 2018 – 63,430 miles
  • 2016 – 59,474 miles
  • 2014 – 56,584 miles
  • 2013 – 55,694 miles
  • 2009 – 46,641 miles
  • 2008 – 40,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,686 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, rear jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,686 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    308956249332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,668 miles (+793)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    136444885047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner sill at rear, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner sill at rear, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point on sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point on sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,875 miles (+808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    930395568819
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,067 miles (+2,242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    335342522421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass65,825 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    129062432021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail65,813 miles (+1,568)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    555638905433
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass64,245 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    967527494708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail64,238 miles (+85)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    345276811964
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    898387638297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,143 miles (+713)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    588154519703
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass63,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    934661629493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,430 miles (+3,956)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    346096053020
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,474 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    850828068739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,584 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,584 miles
    Test number
    287950344327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    808817873262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,489 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,489 km
    Test number
    342199470421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,641 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    840128749135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,124 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    613641078196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear fog light incorparated in reverse light

Questions about R52 MFM

Does R52 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 MFM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 MFM?
The MOT on R52 MFM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 MFM done?
R52 MFM was recorded at 69,686 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
Has R52 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 MFM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R52 MFM 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 R52 MFM find?
R52 MFM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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