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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

X23 SBUMOT history

X23 SBU is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

X23 SBU black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,476 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 SBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 SBU was last recorded at 104,476 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,472 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,476 miles
  • 2024 – 101,987 miles
  • 2023 – 94,137 miles
  • 2022 – 89,696 miles
  • 2021 – 85,385 miles
  • 2020 – 81,557 miles
  • 2019 – 77,952 miles
  • 2018 – 73,012 miles
  • 2017 – 68,379 miles
  • 2016 – 64,183 miles
  • 2015 – 58,886 miles
  • 2014 – 53,715 miles
  • 2013 – 48,638 miles
  • 2012 – 43,105 miles
  • 2011 – 37,872 miles
  • 2010 – 32,483 miles
  • 2009 – 27,478 miles
  • 2008 – 20,964 miles
  • 2007 – 15,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bushes slightly perished/ cracked but not resulting in excessive movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,476 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    650713125415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bushes slightly perished/ cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

  2. Fail104,472 miles (+2,485)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    237364600795
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bushes slightly perished/ cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

  3. Pass101,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    835588672051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail101,987 miles (+7,850)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    621334404135
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,137 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    940582494300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,696 miles (+4,311)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    432431583676
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass85,385 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    326336791851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,336 miles (+3,779)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    457903773304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,557 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    923903740375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,952 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    810164391881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,012 miles (+4,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    429971107378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,379 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    654232411617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,360 miles (+4,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,360 miles
    Test number
    386790582633
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass64,183 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    510050550256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,162 miles (+5,276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,162 miles
    Test number
    244974608361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass58,886 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    522369677759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,715 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    488578684279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,638 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    955873283224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    608339682230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,105 miles (+5,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    418149082249
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,872 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,872 miles
    Test number
    947427291283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,483 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    571996300376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,478 miles (+6,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,478 miles
    Test number
    101341929369
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Pass20,964 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    882548008351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,045 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,045 miles
    Test number
    421785807491
    • NoteN/s headlamp adjuster not working

  26. Fail15,031 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,031 miles
    Test number
    724594807370
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s headlamp adjuster not working

Questions about X23 SBU

Does X23 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 SBU is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 SBU?
The MOT on X23 SBU 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 X23 SBU done?
X23 SBU was recorded at 104,476 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has X23 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 SBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 SBU 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 X23 SBU find?
X23 SBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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