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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

Y15 BLYMOT history

Y15 BLY is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

Y15 BLY black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,036 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 BLY was last recorded at 105,036 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2018: 84,950 miles, lower than 84,951 miles on 20 Mar 2018.

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
100,553 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,483 miles
Average per year
4,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,036 miles
  • 2025 – 100,553 miles
  • 2024 – 93,439 miles
  • 2023 – 93,216 miles
  • 2021 – 92,402 miles
  • 2020 – 91,212 miles
  • 2018 – 84,950 miles
  • 2015 – 84,397 miles
  • 2014 – 83,798 miles
  • 2013 – 83,474 miles
  • 2012 – 79,867 miles
  • 2011 – 71,580 miles
  • 2010 – 56,164 miles
  • 2009 – 42,693 miles
  • 2008 – 30,644 miles
  • 2007 – 26,481 miles
  • 2006 – 22,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,036 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,036 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    179177415727
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,553 miles (+7,114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    508848124314
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass93,439 miles (+223)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    654472118774
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,216 miles (+814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    625415626748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  5. Pass92,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    862843101944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

  6. Fail92,402 miles (+71)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    363304242054
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

  7. Fail92,331 miles (+1,119)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    112705365541
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass91,212 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    534827580039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,962 miles (+6,012)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    137531323853
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass84,950 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    182540905552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail84,951 miles (+554)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    229742816603
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass84,397 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    595933535124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and blistering on the inner edge
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has slight play

  13. Fail84,397 miles (+599)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    225942335120
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and blistering on the inner edge
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has slight play

  14. Pass83,798 miles (+324)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    448359884162
    • DangerousBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass83,474 miles (+1)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    466637333100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake discs and nearside rear corroded in areas
    • NoteNearside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders,and 3mm tread depth in areas
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve stem perish cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre 4mm tread depth in areas,devoid of tread on both shoulders,and appears close to exposing inner ply/cords in areas of inner shoulder

  16. Fail83,473 miles (+3,606)4 failures1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    506313933100
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake discs and nearside rear corroded in areas
    • NoteDectectable rubbing noise when wheels rotating,heard whilst driving to check road brake test
    • NoteEngine M.I.L displayed
    • NoteNearside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders,and 3mm tread depth in areas
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve stem perish cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre 4mm tread depth in areas,devoid of tread on both shoulders,and appears close to exposing inner ply/cords in areas of inner shoulder

  17. Pass79,867 miles (+8,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    569129262053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePark brake lever nearing end of its travel

  18. Pass71,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    325396411121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,580 miles (+15,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    736576811103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass56,164 miles (+13,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    593482510133
    • NoteOsf inner driveshaft gaiter slight split

  21. Pass42,693 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    804978119179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,015 miles (+11,371)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    731091319123
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  23. Pass30,644 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    312380028157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,481 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    531494197005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    141110486134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 BLY

Does Y15 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 BLY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 BLY?
The MOT on Y15 BLY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 BLY done?
Y15 BLY was recorded at 105,036 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 4,096 miles a year.
Has Y15 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 BLY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y15 BLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 BLY find?
Y15 BLY passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm inner bushes perishing..

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