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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V718 LFJMOT history

V718 LFJ is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V718 LFJ blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,139 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 LFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 LFJ was last recorded at 126,139 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,133 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,006 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,139 miles
  • 2025 – 121,133 miles
  • 2024 – 114,947 miles
  • 2023 – 109,471 miles
  • 2022 – 103,778 miles
  • 2021 – 94,959 miles
  • 2020 – 91,735 miles
  • 2019 – 89,242 miles
  • 2018 – 83,138 miles
  • 2017 – 73,841 miles
  • 2016 – 73,337 miles
  • 2015 – 72,482 miles
  • 2014 – 71,777 miles
  • 2013 – 70,465 miles
  • 2012 – 69,047 miles
  • 2011 – 66,931 miles
  • 2010 – 64,810 miles
  • 2009 – 62,859 miles
  • 2008 – 59,694 miles
  • 2007 – 55,338 miles
  • 2006 – 53,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,139 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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,139 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    887635916863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,133 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    150381644246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,101 miles (+6,154)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    959240318876
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,947 miles (+5,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,947 miles
    Test number
    741012592555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,471 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    287128899484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,465 miles (+5,687)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    877443566330
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    626958422246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,778 miles (+8,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    999370322444
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass94,959 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    872973187477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,955 miles (+3,220)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    508966266400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  11. Pass91,735 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    593876213015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,242 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    457179049798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,138 miles (+9,297)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,138 miles
    Test number
    947508441042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,841 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    391301709951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,337 miles (+77)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    332966614329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  16. Fail73,260 miles (+778)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    127595578856
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut top (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top weak (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipe
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  17. Pass72,482 miles (+705)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    299116545192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on suspension components and rear of vehicle

  18. Pass71,777 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    778352034151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOSF brake slight bind
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  19. Fail71,777 miles (+1,312)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    217012634114
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOSF brake slight bind
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  20. Pass70,465 miles (+1,418)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    105944733154
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded

  21. Pass69,047 miles (+2,116)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    228780032468
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis sections
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  22. Pass66,931 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    206352731492
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  23. Fail66,931 miles (+2,121)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    267442431177
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  24. Pass64,810 miles (+1,951)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    262198910170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake discs

  25. Pass62,859 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    791265239103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,694 miles (+4,356)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    844890938173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes rubbing slightly
    • NoteCorrosion and wear on brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust section

  27. Pass55,338 miles (+1,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    231128637168
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs

  28. Pass53,570 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,570 miles
    Test number
    411146136151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Questions about V718 LFJ

Does V718 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 LFJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V718 LFJ?
The MOT on V718 LFJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V718 LFJ done?
V718 LFJ was recorded at 126,139 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has V718 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 LFJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V718 LFJ 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 V718 LFJ find?
V718 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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