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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

V47 DBDMOT history

V47 DBD is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 8 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

V47 DBD blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,630 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 DBD was last recorded at 173,630 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,119 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,511 miles
Average per year
5,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,630 miles
  • 2025 – 170,119 miles
  • 2024 – 164,067 miles
  • 2023 – 155,204 miles
  • 2021 – 155,003 miles
  • 2020 – 154,942 miles
  • 2019 – 154,149 miles
  • 2017 – 153,046 miles
  • 2016 – 148,313 miles
  • 2015 – 143,690 miles
  • 2014 – 132,835 miles
  • 2013 – 125,410 miles
  • 2012 – 117,943 miles
  • 2011 – 111,831 miles
  • 2010 – 103,033 miles
  • 2009 – 92,931 miles
  • 2008 – 81,425 miles
  • 2007 – 70,990 miles
  • 2006 – 61,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,630 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,630 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,630 miles
    Test number
    675390759663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    976591401608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail170,119 miles (+6,052)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    272475396630
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,067 miles
    Test number
    249640339905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,067 miles (+8,863)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,067 miles
    Test number
    200209104358
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,204 miles (+201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,204 miles
    Test number
    743291680653
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass155,003 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,003 miles
    Test number
    685344634719
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail155,003 miles (+61)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,003 miles
    Test number
    439040650313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass154,942 miles (+793)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,942 miles
    Test number
    370855771359
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has excessive corrosion out side any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,149 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,149 miles
    Test number
    967989458096
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  11. Fail154,149 miles (+1,103)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,149 miles
    Test number
    730279383130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  12. Pass153,046 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,046 miles
    Test number
    463024344385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail152,935 miles (+4,622)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,935 miles
    Test number
    193797097202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass148,313 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,313 miles
    Test number
    824016494121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,205 miles (+4,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,205 miles
    Test number
    185796186740
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass143,690 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    566400855045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,680 miles (+10,845)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,680 miles
    Test number
    456660145045
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass132,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,835 miles
    Test number
    588782434016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,835 miles (+7,425)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,835 miles
    Test number
    159292934424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass125,410 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    425087633017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,943 miles (+6,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    176020832421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass111,831 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    166656821049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,033 miles (+10,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    704012210063
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass92,931 miles (+11,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    700430129037
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass81,425 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    831078438000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail81,381 miles (+10,391)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    132613538082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass70,990 miles (+9,120)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    132657727457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge

  28. Pass61,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    161295826000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 DBD

Does V47 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 DBD is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 DBD?
The MOT on V47 DBD is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 DBD done?
V47 DBD was recorded at 173,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
Has V47 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 DBD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 DBD 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 V47 DBD find?
V47 DBD passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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