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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T185 FLJMOT history

T185 FLJ is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,087 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 FLJ was last recorded at 132,087 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,552 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
3,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,087 miles
  • 2024 – 131,552 miles
  • 2023 – 131,499 miles
  • 2022 – 130,549 miles
  • 2021 – 128,135 miles
  • 2020 – 125,625 miles
  • 2019 – 125,256 miles
  • 2018 – 124,363 miles
  • 2017 – 122,614 miles
  • 2015 – 117,163 miles
  • 2014 – 113,483 miles
  • 2013 – 110,271 miles
  • 2012 – 106,953 miles
  • 2011 – 99,620 miles
  • 2010 – 92,633 miles
  • 2009 – 85,787 miles
  • 2008 – 79,456 miles
  • 2007 – 74,983 miles
  • 2006 – 69,081 miles
  • 2005 – 60,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,087 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered with underseal

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,087 miles (+535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    846867769704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered with underseal

  2. Pass131,552 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,552 miles
    Test number
    953058817949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,499 miles (+950)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    130213907987
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor - boot well aera (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill poss complete sill - outer sill has plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill poss complete sill covered by plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,549 miles (+2,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    741237600972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,135 miles (+2,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    270187157475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass125,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    877785272728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,625 miles (+369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    507079025065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    449595092656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail125,256 miles (+893)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    180251017364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,363 miles (+1,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    489755193629
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass broken

  11. Pass122,614 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    731114528048
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail122,487 miles (+5,324)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    183555319420
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)

  13. Pass117,163 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,163 miles
    Test number
    825423866532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail117,143 miles (+3,660)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,143 miles
    Test number
    453972405096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,483 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,483 miles
    Test number
    395897564408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    277302483275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,271 miles (+3,318)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    869443873255
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass106,953 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,953 miles
    Test number
    505242962289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,620 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    395186371236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,633 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    361360370425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,787 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    492208179239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,456 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    261611768224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,983 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    653149597146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,081 miles (+8,818)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    303965206233
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

  25. Pass60,263 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    704215885178
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside headlight glass damaged
    • NoteOil leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

Questions about T185 FLJ

Does T185 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 FLJ expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 FLJ?
The MOT on T185 FLJ expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 FLJ done?
T185 FLJ was recorded at 132,087 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
Has T185 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 FLJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T185 FLJ 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 T185 FLJ find?
T185 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspensions; underbody covered with underseal.

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