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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

S85 BUFMOT history

S85 BUF is a grey petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S85 BUF grey Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,197 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 BUF was last recorded at 143,197 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,147 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,197 miles
  • 2025 – 143,147 miles
  • 2024 – 138,173 miles
  • 2023 – 134,256 miles
  • 2022 – 134,083 miles
  • 2021 – 127,863 miles
  • 2020 – 122,827 miles
  • 2019 – 116,238 miles
  • 2018 – 107,632 miles
  • 2017 – 99,065 miles
  • 2016 – 95,030 miles
  • 2015 – 88,363 miles
  • 2014 – 81,904 miles
  • 2013 – 77,417 miles
  • 2012 – 73,318 miles
  • 2011 – 66,736 miles
  • 2010 – 53,545 miles
  • 2009 – 43,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,197 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,197 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,197 miles
    Test number
    425693797684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,147 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,147 miles
    Test number
    110385129064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,173 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,173 miles
    Test number
    696869405322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,256 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    478449377261
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail134,256 miles (+173)3 major3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    396280620185
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,083 miles (+6,220)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,083 miles
    Test number
    862166349087
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ARB D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    832200409361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,860 miles (+5,033)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,860 miles
    Test number
    942369515455
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,827 miles (+6,589)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,827 miles
    Test number
    330761961224
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,238 miles (+8,606)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    117828306260
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass107,632 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,632 miles
    Test number
    757037951291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,065 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    885998392751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,030 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    444566716432
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper and under tray damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine/gearbox area

  14. Fail95,021 miles (+6,658)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    157807416760
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket partly corroded but system still supported
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass88,363 miles (+6,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    627926775005
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,904 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    115511584078
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,417 miles (+4,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,417 miles
    Test number
    798178953069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass73,318 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    405303712030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    248648331447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,375 miles (+12,830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    859548431142
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    504388630197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail53,545 miles (+10,408)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    913818430168
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail43,137 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    273129639453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass43,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    793079539141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 BUF

Does S85 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 BUF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 BUF?
The MOT on S85 BUF is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 BUF done?
S85 BUF was recorded at 143,197 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has S85 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 BUF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S85 BUF 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 S85 BUF find?
S85 BUF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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