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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

T500 SHYMOT history

T500 SHY is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,048 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SHY was last recorded at 125,048 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,824 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
3,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,048 miles
  • 2023 – 124,824 miles
  • 2021 – 124,205 miles
  • 2020 – 122,928 miles
  • 2019 – 121,647 miles
  • 2018 – 120,531 miles
  • 2017 – 119,407 miles
  • 2016 – 117,637 miles
  • 2015 – 115,742 miles
  • 2014 – 113,582 miles
  • 2013 – 111,437 miles
  • 2011 – 109,639 miles
  • 2010 – 99,665 miles
  • 2009 – 89,567 miles
  • 2008 – 78,718 miles
  • 2007 – 69,326 miles
  • 2006 – 58,988 miles
  • 2005 – 46,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,048 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,048 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,048 miles
    Test number
    725259793409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,824 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    754041797710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,205 miles (+9)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    646818487615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff at prop mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  4. Fail124,196 miles (+1,268)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    669921569830
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff at prop mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  5. Pass122,928 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    479691921772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  6. Fail122,922 miles (+1,275)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    796676648078
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  7. Pass121,647 miles (+1,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    234089912141
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joints slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass120,531 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,531 miles
    Test number
    901640076261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass119,407 miles (+1,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,407 miles
    Test number
    786353792398
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass117,637 miles (+1,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    797162307345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe at rear touches nearside inner cv joint
  11. Pass115,742 miles (+2,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    946892125046
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass113,582 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,582 miles
    Test number
    315627824055
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass111,437 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    127395923416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,639 miles (+9,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    729531651191
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass99,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    371268640159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,665 miles (+10,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    182936340130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass89,567 miles (+10,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    331027749143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass78,718 miles (+9,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,718 miles
    Test number
    113364448114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass69,326 miles (+10,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    593000257182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass58,988 miles (+12,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    512210456187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass46,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    992372955193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SHY

Does T500 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SHY expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SHY?
The MOT on T500 SHY expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SHY done?
T500 SHY was recorded at 125,048 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,852 miles a year.
Has T500 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SHY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 SHY 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 T500 SHY find?
T500 SHY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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