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Subaru Impreza

Black and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

S40 NOSMOT history

S40 NOS is a black and black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

S40 NOS black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
143,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 NOS was last recorded at 143,588 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 2,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,312 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,276 miles
Average per year
7,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 143,588 miles
  • 2020 – 141,312 miles
  • 2019 – 138,590 miles
  • 2018 – 134,660 miles
  • 2017 – 131,105 miles
  • 2016 – 127,388 miles
  • 2015 – 120,580 miles
  • 2014 – 114,459 miles
  • 2013 – 109,296 miles
  • 2012 – 104,133 miles
  • 2011 – 100,846 miles
  • 2010 – 74,962 miles
  • 2008 – 58,287 miles
  • 2007 – 36,484 miles
  • 2005 – 26,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded at rear

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    549429833373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded at rear

  2. Fail143,588 miles (+2,276)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    339392079090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded at rear

  3. Pass141,312 miles (+2,722)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    592822475459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear conection box (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank pipe corroded and slightly damp marked with chalk advise further attention needed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryUnder tray hanging low

  4. Pass138,590 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,590 miles
    Test number
    822608487269
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass134,660 miles (+3,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,660 miles
    Test number
    825875290525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs/r shock absorber leaking (just passed mot test)

  6. Pass131,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    479591581526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

  7. Fail131,105 miles (+3,717)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    952544821309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

  8. Pass127,388 miles (+6,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,388 miles
    Test number
    967870607561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass120,580 miles (+6,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,580 miles
    Test number
    753049271723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slights cuts

  10. Pass114,459 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    719012904317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,449 miles (+5,153)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    928780804343
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edge

  12. Pass109,296 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    206804823351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,133 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    656118402360
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail104,132 miles (+3,286)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    608337602399
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,846 miles (+328)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    888810231328
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight travel on h/brake
    • NoteUnder body dirty

  16. Fail100,518 miles (+7,252)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,518 miles
    Test number
    439875101491
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake
    • NoteUnder body dirty full off dirt

  17. Pass93,266 miles (+56)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    357365201002
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear junction pitting
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteUnder car dirty

  18. Fail93,210 miles (+18,248)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    559124501057
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear junction pitting
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteUnder car dirty

  19. Pass74,962 miles (+16,675)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    993022900088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    382737058351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,287 miles (+12,147)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    490947558429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass46,140 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    714415408082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    132745907046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass36,484 miles (+10,327)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    350625007022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    493564465475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 NOS

Does S40 NOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 NOS expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 NOS?
The MOT on S40 NOS expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 NOS done?
S40 NOS was recorded at 143,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 7,405 miles a year.
Has S40 NOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NOS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 NOS 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 S40 NOS find?
S40 NOS passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel pipe corroded at rear.

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