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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

S26 WRXMOT history

S26 WRX is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

S26 WRX blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
87,074 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 WRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 WRX was last recorded at 87,074 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,768 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
2,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,074 miles
  • 2023 – 86,768 miles
  • 2022 – 86,332 miles
  • 2021 – 85,769 miles
  • 2017 – 84,108 miles
  • 2016 – 79,573 miles
  • 2015 – 74,830 miles
  • 2014 – 67,466 miles
  • 2013 – 60,895 miles
  • 2012 – 58,089 miles
  • 2011 – 53,804 miles
  • 2010 – 49,507 miles
  • 2009 – 45,927 miles
  • 2008 – 42,759 miles
  • 2007 – 39,469 miles
  • 2006 – 35,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,074 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,074 miles (+306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    686317007596
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass86,768 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    675597896149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,332 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    239525853116
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.
  4. Pass85,769 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    752047065235
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.
  5. Pass84,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    157304061146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,108 miles (+4,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    432223264727
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass79,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    128933149040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,573 miles (+4,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    922620115286
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti roll bar link broken (2.4.G.1)
  9. Pass74,830 miles (+7,364)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,830 miles
    Test number
    575929965186
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear tyres distorted
  10. Pass67,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    107961474164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,466 miles (+6,571)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    237281074172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass60,895 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    159057473173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,089 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    955741182134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,039 miles (+4,235)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    285037672473
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs pitted (slight)
    • NoteO/s headlight aim slightly low
  15. Pass53,804 miles (+4,297)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    708961381102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  16. Pass49,507 miles (+3,580)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    331661480114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAircon drivebelt missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
  17. Pass45,927 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,927 miles
    Test number
    260380689439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass42,759 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    510105088154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass39,469 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    161385387176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    840528586170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 WRX

Does S26 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 WRX expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 WRX?
The MOT on S26 WRX expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 WRX done?
S26 WRX was recorded at 87,074 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
Has S26 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 WRX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S26 WRX 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 S26 WRX find?
S26 WRX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2.

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