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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

S28 BBYMOT history

S28 BBY is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S28 BBY blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,724 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BBY was last recorded at 104,724 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,752 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
972 miles
Average per year
2,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,724 miles
  • 2025 – 103,752 miles
  • 2024 – 102,669 miles
  • 2023 – 100,883 miles
  • 2022 – 99,300 miles
  • 2020 – 96,727 miles
  • 2019 – 94,485 miles
  • 2018 – 92,821 miles
  • 2017 – 91,318 miles
  • 2016 – 90,547 miles
  • 2014 – 88,941 miles
  • 2013 – 86,491 miles
  • 2012 – 84,339 miles
  • 2011 – 80,960 miles
  • 2010 – 79,260 miles
  • 2009 – 74,485 miles
  • 2008 – 63,964 miles
  • 2007 – 52,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,724 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,724 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,724 miles
    Test number
    487421522933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    519834639958
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,751 miles (+1,082)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,751 miles
    Test number
    727811053952
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,669 miles (+1,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,669 miles
    Test number
    803995581464
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

  5. Pass100,883 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    196544166789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,300 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,300 miles
    Test number
    521458914162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass96,727 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    125170079408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,485 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    161636753800
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres near limit

  9. Pass92,821 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    596284977241
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked in between tread surfaces
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail92,804 miles (+1,486)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    935646286872
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureTyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotation wrong way round (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass91,318 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    388797191005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    199993085575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,547 miles (+1,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    740630656009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,941 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    509069954278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,491 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    626295853266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail86,460 miles (+2,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    597277123230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass84,339 miles (+13)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,339 miles
    Test number
    648741232290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r Diff mounting rubber has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in the outer wall
    • NoteO/s/r diff mounting rubber has slight play
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail84,326 miles (+3,366)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    109210832259
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r Diff mounting rubber has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in the outer wall
    • NoteO/s/r diff mounting rubber has slight play
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    425296001272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,960 miles (+1,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    878366701262
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass79,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    134039170297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,260 miles (+4,775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    394135070237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass74,485 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    312237369402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,964 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    732047178225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass63,964 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    903617178279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    654340867283
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S28 BBY

Does S28 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 BBY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 BBY?
The MOT on S28 BBY is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 BBY done?
S28 BBY was recorded at 104,724 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,834 miles a year.
Has S28 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BBY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 BBY 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 S28 BBY find?
S28 BBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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