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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

S28 WRXMOT history

S28 WRX is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S28 WRX black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,542 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 WRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 WRX was last recorded at 111,542 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,538 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,542 miles
  • 2025 – 110,765 miles
  • 2024 – 109,107 miles
  • 2023 – 107,283 miles
  • 2022 – 105,571 miles
  • 2021 – 103,934 miles
  • 2020 – 102,987 miles
  • 2019 – 101,459 miles
  • 2018 – 99,858 miles
  • 2017 – 98,108 miles
  • 2016 – 96,155 miles
  • 2015 – 92,948 miles
  • 2014 – 88,848 miles
  • 2013 – 83,063 miles
  • 2012 – 77,347 miles
  • 2011 – 71,685 miles
  • 2010 – 61,052 miles
  • 2009 – 45,023 miles
  • 2008 – 33,307 miles
  • 2007 – 23,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,542 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipesRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,542 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,542 miles
    Test number
    881373465412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  2. Fail111,538 miles (+773)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,538 miles
    Test number
    295336271293
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  3. Pass110,765 miles (+1,658)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    811279637792
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  4. Pass109,107 miles (+1,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    929649045905
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  5. Pass107,283 miles (+1,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    826160896310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  6. Pass105,571 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,571 miles
    Test number
    705691251859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,448 miles (+1,514)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,448 miles
    Test number
    133811237388
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,934 miles (+947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    822295263038
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes / under vehicle covered in under seal

  9. Pass102,987 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    726115108681
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / brake pipes etc all painted / under sealed

  10. Pass101,459 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    811580658354
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis / brake pipes etc all painted over

  11. Pass99,858 miles (+1,750)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    980053329791
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass98,108 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    778651051983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,106 miles (+1,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    972591651519
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass96,155 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    885354580749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    467822832448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,948 miles (+4,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    675682475884
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass88,848 miles (+5,785)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    277482864279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust mount cracked
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion

  18. Pass83,063 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    849087773247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    847478152226
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,347 miles (+5,662)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    227806752267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,685 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    897323271255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    360431180257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,052 miles (+16,029)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    983571380251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass45,023 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    102513089210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,307 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    413614288261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass33,307 miles (+9,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    582724088293
    • 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)

  27. Pass23,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    434081227469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 WRX

Does S28 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 WRX is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 WRX?
The MOT on S28 WRX is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 WRX done?
S28 WRX was recorded at 111,542 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has S28 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 WRX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 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 S28 WRX find?
S28 WRX passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underside painted including brake pipes.

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