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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V47 DCNMOT history

V47 DCN is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

V47 DCN silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
137,380 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 DCN was last recorded at 137,380 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2009: 94,630 miles, lower than 109,000 miles on 29 Sept 2009.

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
137,362 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,380 miles
  • 2024 – 137,362 miles
  • 2022 – 137,104 miles
  • 2021 – 137,072 miles
  • 2020 – 137,009 miles
  • 2019 – 136,631 miles
  • 2018 – 127,545 miles
  • 2017 – 124,028 miles
  • 2016 – 117,075 miles
  • 2015 – 115,578 miles
  • 2014 – 114,453 miles
  • 2012 – 113,191 miles
  • 2010 – 112,755 miles
  • 2009 – 94,630 miles
  • 2008 – 104,620 miles
  • 2007 – 100,174 miles
  • 2006 – 89,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,380 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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,380 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,380 miles
    Test number
    148651056149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,362 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,362 miles
    Test number
    512508953095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,104 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,104 miles
    Test number
    312036394052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,072 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    837230570225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,009 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,009 miles
    Test number
    612760446046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,003 miles (+372)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    121241396986
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,631 miles (+3,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,631 miles
    Test number
    445643807384
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass132,956 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    690272906083
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,545 miles (+3,517)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    458803544034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBrake unions corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass124,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    101557614587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Fail124,028 miles (+6,953)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    673965752361
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass117,075 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    185056202036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,578 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    569933545164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,453 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    595061744014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,191 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    549052182213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,755 miles (+18,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    591392200340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,630 miles (-14,370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,630 miles
    Test number
    273055899262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,000 miles (+4,380)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    371642279456
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass104,620 miles (+4,446)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    231926858244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly binding

  20. Pass100,174 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,174 miles
    Test number
    412729707100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    250940896074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 DCN

Does V47 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 DCN expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 DCN?
The MOT on V47 DCN expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 DCN done?
V47 DCN was recorded at 137,380 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 2,525 miles a year.
Has V47 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 DCN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V47 DCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V47 DCN find?
V47 DCN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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