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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

S5 SWXMOT history

S5 SWX is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S5 SWX blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,285 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SWX was last recorded at 49,285 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,285 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,285 miles
  • 2023 – 48,986 miles
  • 2020 – 48,174 miles
  • 2018 – 45,850 miles
  • 2017 – 41,852 miles
  • 2015 – 37,229 miles
  • 2014 – 35,791 miles
  • 2013 – 32,879 miles
  • 2012 – 31,141 miles
  • 2011 – 27,880 miles
  • 2010 – 21,579 miles
  • 2009 – 15,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,285 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    526424066980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,285 miles (+299)3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    452182013561
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,986 miles (+812)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    664339389250
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,174 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    508438495345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,850 miles (+3,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    382678297589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,852 miles (+4,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    818499099674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass37,229 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    668512547239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    628369934217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,791 miles (+2,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    739209634254
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  10. Pass32,879 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    256872433240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail32,879 miles (+1,738)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    766642833269
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass31,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    289880952133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail31,141 miles (+3,261)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    259980552476
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail27,880 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    499357851122
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  15. Pass27,880 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    586227051147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,579 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,579 miles
    Test number
    383276950159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    340925959172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,987 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    742045459138
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S5 SWX

Does S5 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SWX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SWX?
The MOT on S5 SWX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SWX done?
S5 SWX was recorded at 49,285 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 1,921 miles a year.
Has S5 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SWX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 SWX 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 S5 SWX find?
S5 SWX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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