Subaru Impreza
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc
V16 WRXMOT history
V16 WRX is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 129,882 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 WRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 WRX was last recorded at 129,882 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2012: 77,000 miles, lower than 700,689 miles on 26 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,987 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,895 miles
- Average per year
- 4,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,882 miles
- 2024 – 126,987 miles
- 2023 – 120,400 miles
- 2022 – 113,607 miles
- 2021 – 110,916 miles
- 2019 – 105,501 miles
- 2018 – 105,092 miles
- 2017 – 100,945 miles
- 2016 – 97,174 miles
- 2015 – 92,705 miles
- 2014 – 88,122 miles
- 2013 – 82,216 miles
- 2012 – 77,000 miles
- 2011 – 700,689 miles
- 2010 – 62,554 miles
- 2009 – 56,189 miles
- 2008 – 48,905 miles
- 2007 – 41,730 miles
- 2006 – 40,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,882 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 129,882 miles
- Test number
- 641139269872
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail129,882 miles (+2,895)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,882 miles
- Test number
- 960131344737
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass126,987 miles (+24)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 126,987 miles
- Test number
- 923600633280
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail126,963 miles (+6,563)13 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,963 miles
- Test number
- 184881690274
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,400 miles (+6,793)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 120,400 miles
- Test number
- 990434420614
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,607 miles (+2,691)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 113,607 miles
- Test number
- 543403068852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,916 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 110,916 miles
- Test number
- 576440823988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,501 miles (+409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,501 miles
- Test number
- 652527518586
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass105,092 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,092 miles
- Test number
- 494266057757
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass100,945 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,945 miles
- Test number
- 638581749430
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass97,174 miles (+4,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,174 miles
- Test number
- 791067063382
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass92,705 miles (+4,583)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 92,705 miles
- Test number
- 248611625427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,122 miles
- Test number
- 926344114161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,121 miles (+5,905)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,121 miles
- Test number
- 779924814144
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,216 miles (+5,216)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,216 miles
- Test number
- 688342913176
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail77,000 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,000 miles
- Test number
- 599696322128
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,000 miles (-623,689)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,000 miles
- Test number
- 787776522177
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass700,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 700,689 miles
- Test number
- 365106211186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,689 miles (+8,135)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,689 miles
- Test number
- 696626011168
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass62,554 miles (+6,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,554 miles
- Test number
- 983679810111
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,189 miles
- Test number
- 132481529108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,189 miles (+7,284)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,189 miles
- Test number
- 750631629168
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass48,905 miles (+7,175)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,905 miles
- Test number
- 911077118197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,730 miles (+1,591)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,730 miles
- Test number
- 471268927187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,139 miles
- Test number
- 804877136268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V16 WRX
- Does V16 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V16 WRX expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V16 WRX?
- The MOT on V16 WRX expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V16 WRX done?
- V16 WRX was recorded at 129,882 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 4,814 miles a year.
- Has V16 WRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 WRX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 WRX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V16 WRX find?
- V16 WRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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