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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

T8 BCKMOT history

T8 BCK is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,076 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 BCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 BCK was last recorded at 110,076 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2017: 76,464 miles, lower than 76,543 miles on 8 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,054 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,076 miles
  • 2022 – 106,126 miles
  • 2021 – 92,476 miles
  • 2020 – 86,299 miles
  • 2019 – 82,982 miles
  • 2018 – 78,415 miles
  • 2017 – 76,464 miles
  • 2015 – 73,791 miles
  • 2014 – 70,365 miles
  • 2013 – 66,114 miles
  • 2012 – 61,874 miles
  • 2011 – 57,946 miles
  • 2010 – 51,822 miles
  • 2009 – 43,326 miles
  • 2008 – 36,097 miles
  • 2007 – 31,646 miles
  • 2006 – 29,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,076 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,076 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    273311745087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,054 miles (+3,928)4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,054 miles
    Test number
    834034685612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,126 miles (+13,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    899508083611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,476 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    950936458467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,299 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    808089743115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,982 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    676051156793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,415 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    759788874724
    • AdvisoryExhaust joins heavily corroded

  8. Fail78,361 miles (+82)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    453091531029
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel archx2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front shock absorber casings
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  9. Fail78,279 miles (+1,815)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    940171377670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,464 miles (-79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    755090596888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  11. Fail76,543 miles (+2,752)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    789644700728
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,791 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    768035330799
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR & REAR EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVICED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNo PLATE LIGHT LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VIEW COMPLETE BRAKE PIPE SYSTEM

  13. Fail73,791 miles (+3,426)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    732529054883
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR & REAR EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVICED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNo PLATE LIGHT LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VIEW COMPLETE BRAKE PIPE SYSTEM

  14. Pass70,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    338135904352
    • 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)

  15. Fail70,365 miles (+4,251)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    939595404343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass66,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    497075903444
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail66,113 miles (+4,239)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    735405403311
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,874 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    876317382221
    • 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)

  19. Fail57,946 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    555220991200
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass57,946 miles (+6,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    816080791239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,822 miles (+8,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    421025400198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,326 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    351218009124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,097 miles
    Test number
    300165308165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail36,088 miles (+4,442)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    534245308134
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail31,646 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    282152707466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass31,646 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    974132507118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    910432606171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 BCK

Does T8 BCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 BCK is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 BCK?
The MOT on T8 BCK is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 BCK done?
T8 BCK was recorded at 110,076 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has T8 BCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 BCK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 BCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 BCK find?
T8 BCK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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