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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

X42 LUYMOT history

X42 LUY is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

X42 LUY silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,664 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 LUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 LUY was last recorded at 101,664 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,481 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
3,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,664 miles
  • 2025 – 101,481 miles
  • 2024 – 101,044 miles
  • 2023 – 99,825 miles
  • 2022 – 98,495 miles
  • 2021 – 97,387 miles
  • 2020 – 95,596 miles
  • 2019 – 94,443 miles
  • 2018 – 92,677 miles
  • 2017 – 89,529 miles
  • 2016 – 85,891 miles
  • 2015 – 81,207 miles
  • 2014 – 76,033 miles
  • 2013 – 66,823 miles
  • 2012 – 63,935 miles
  • 2011 – 61,292 miles
  • 2010 – 58,342 miles
  • 2009 – 54,013 miles
  • 2008 – 48,512 miles
  • 2007 – 42,949 miles
  • 2006 – 37,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,664 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    665336600625
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,481 miles (+437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,481 miles
    Test number
    699037057275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,044 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,044 miles
    Test number
    672542912239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,825 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    267998987458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,495 miles (+1,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    126958837849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,387 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    656315165417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At valve splitter (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,596 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    437509560063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At splitter (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,443 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,443 miles
    Test number
    186095310133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    505770015921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,677 miles (+3,148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    907491392631
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

  11. Pass89,529 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    805099181171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    616722202532
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)

  13. Fail85,891 miles (+4,684)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    198088827421
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)

  14. Pass81,207 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    717036035079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,033 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    796523244048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,823 miles (+2,888)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    117349423420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust [back box] deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass63,935 miles (+2,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    929966212062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass61,292 miles (+2,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    915957911016
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn

  19. Pass58,342 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    121543910482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,013 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    950820529026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,512 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    160255818417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,949 miles (+5,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    634436407074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,304 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    304413526048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,301 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    430411126066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X42 LUY

Does X42 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 LUY is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 LUY?
The MOT on X42 LUY is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 LUY done?
X42 LUY was recorded at 101,664 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,200 miles a year.
Has X42 LUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 LUY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on X42 LUY 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 X42 LUY find?
X42 LUY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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