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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

TJO 246MOT history

TJO 246 is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 12 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,970 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJO 246
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJO 246 was last recorded at 163,970 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,235 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
6,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,970 miles
  • 2025 – 162,235 miles
  • 2024 – 157,213 miles
  • 2023 – 152,009 miles
  • 2022 – 147,030 miles
  • 2021 – 141,961 miles
  • 2020 – 136,655 miles
  • 2019 – 130,395 miles
  • 2018 – 125,693 miles
  • 2017 – 119,209 miles
  • 2016 – 114,456 miles
  • 2015 – 108,646 miles
  • 2014 – 100,378 miles
  • 2013 – 92,867 miles
  • 2012 – 85,976 miles
  • 2011 – 80,156 miles
  • 2010 – 74,014 miles
  • 2009 – 67,518 miles
  • 2008 – 61,666 miles
  • 2007 – 53,035 miles
  • 2006 – 42,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,970 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.

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,970 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    810233424997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,235 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,235 miles
    Test number
    865094002682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,213 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,213 miles
    Test number
    241457732700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,198 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,198 miles
    Test number
    383225303027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass152,009 miles (+4,979)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    986833980507
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass147,030 miles (+5,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,030 miles
    Test number
    628261657557
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,961 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,961 miles
    Test number
    566130921724
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  8. Fail141,765 miles (+5,110)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    486470352339
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  9. Pass136,655 miles (+6,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,655 miles
    Test number
    884143512165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  10. Pass130,395 miles (+4,702)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,395 miles
    Test number
    177481850359
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  11. Pass125,693 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    357175577621
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil low
  12. Pass119,209 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    200423610880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail119,069 miles (+4,613)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    906009606709
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass114,456 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    401954783548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,646 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,646 miles
    Test number
    625008555064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,378 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    138372464477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,867 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    808513663037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,976 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,976 miles
    Test number
    168356652402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,156 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    538310881081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,014 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    360171980047
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  21. Pass74,014 miles (+6,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    631031780005
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  22. Pass67,518 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    630116869097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,666 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    942358078000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,035 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    823874037154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,813 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    902020126259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,367 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    553755616281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TJO 246

What vehicle is registration TJO 246 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJO 246 on a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 12 Aug 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TJO 246 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TJO 246 is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TJO 246?
The MOT on TJO 246 is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TJO 246 done?
TJO 246 was recorded at 163,970 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,094 miles a year.
Has TJO 246 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJO 246 has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on TJO 246 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 TJO 246 find?
TJO 246 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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