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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

W5 WRXMOT history

W5 WRX is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

W5 WRX blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,823 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 WRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 WRX was last recorded at 131,823 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,816 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,823 miles
  • 2025 – 131,816 miles
  • 2024 – 125,461 miles
  • 2023 – 119,814 miles
  • 2022 – 113,907 miles
  • 2021 – 109,357 miles
  • 2020 – 105,368 miles
  • 2019 – 101,054 miles
  • 2018 – 96,905 miles
  • 2017 – 94,268 miles
  • 2016 – 77,920 miles
  • 2015 – 60,373 miles
  • 2014 – 45,132 miles
  • 2013 – 44,569 miles
  • 2012 – 43,945 miles
  • 2011 – 43,259 miles
  • 2010 – 42,317 miles
  • 2009 – 40,534 miles
  • 2008 – 36,022 miles
  • 2007 – 29,491 miles
  • 2006 – 27,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,823 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,823 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,823 miles
    Test number
    679053945033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,816 miles (+6,355)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,816 miles
    Test number
    944087963710
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass125,461 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,461 miles
    Test number
    241150564961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass119,814 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    687151501323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,789 miles (+5,882)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    816620754270
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  6. Pass113,907 miles (+4,550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,907 miles
    Test number
    748148922153
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass109,357 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,357 miles
    Test number
    339763824601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,368 miles (+4,314)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    524516467116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,054 miles (+4,149)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    648418734272
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass96,905 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    434691892068
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing
  11. Pass94,268 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,268 miles
    Test number
    981581325457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,515 miles (+14,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    297663157363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    932570616872
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail77,920 miles (+17,547)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    355988406305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass60,373 miles (+15,241)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    217404455431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,132 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    879145354123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,569 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    739120213246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,477 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    546228513060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,945 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    407389312018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
  20. Pass43,259 miles (+942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    128758211069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
  21. Pass42,317 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    510082520034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,534 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,534 miles
    Test number
    124042019029
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
  23. Pass36,022 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    141185008457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,491 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    880414907063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    871289116069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 WRX

Does W5 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 WRX is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 WRX?
The MOT on W5 WRX is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 WRX done?
W5 WRX was recorded at 131,823 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has W5 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 WRX has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 WRX 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 W5 WRX find?
W5 WRX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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