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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,457 cc

T55 RCEMOT history

T55 RCE is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,230 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RCE was last recorded at 70,230 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,286 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
944 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,230 miles
  • 2024 – 69,286 miles
  • 2023 – 68,336 miles
  • 2022 – 67,184 miles
  • 2021 – 65,830 miles
  • 2020 – 61,458 miles
  • 2019 – 57,655 miles
  • 2018 – 51,300 miles
  • 2017 – 47,244 miles
  • 2016 – 43,386 miles
  • 2015 – 38,981 miles
  • 2014 – 34,426 miles
  • 2013 – 30,642 miles
  • 2012 – 25,814 miles
  • 2011 – 20,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,230 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre gasket (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,230 miles (+944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    318631874465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre gasket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass69,286 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    356231653738
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm rear bush cracked / perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  3. Fail69,283 miles (+947)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,283 miles
    Test number
    933029007412
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm bush slight cracking / perished
    • AdvisorySlight play around steering column area

  4. Pass68,336 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    502192667606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,184 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,184 miles
    Test number
    101420323187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,830 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    492605930521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,458 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    472851733312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    450995331540
    • 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))

  9. Fail57,655 miles (+3,118)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    439128882715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass54,537 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    674682916645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,300 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    138639804354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,244 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    190782471388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,386 miles (+4,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    828808097772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass38,981 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    726825685012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,426 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    779736224146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,642 miles (+4,828)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    385968223170
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass25,814 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    236973322144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs pited slightly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail25,810 miles (+5,667)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    677532822165
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear discs pited slightly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass20,143 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,143 miles
    Test number
    209588801434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Questions about T55 RCE

Does T55 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RCE is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 RCE?
The MOT on T55 RCE is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RCE done?
T55 RCE was recorded at 70,230 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has T55 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RCE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 RCE 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 T55 RCE find?
T55 RCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre gasket; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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