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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y223 GAPMOT history

Y223 GAP is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y223 GAP red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
128,766 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 GAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 GAP was last recorded at 128,766 miles on 21 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,742 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,766 miles
  • 2025 – 128,742 miles
  • 2021 – 127,511 miles
  • 2017 – 121,533 miles
  • 2016 – 118,419 miles
  • 2015 – 114,565 miles
  • 2014 – 102,794 miles
  • 2013 – 94,179 miles
  • 2012 – 85,051 miles
  • 2011 – 65,129 miles
  • 2010 – 53,017 miles
  • 2009 – 49,697 miles
  • 2008 – 47,006 miles
  • 2007 – 43,260 miles
  • 2006 – 38,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear as they come out the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    712622307679
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  2. Fail128,766 miles (+24)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    147035683469
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper fitting (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  3. Fail128,742 miles (+1,231)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,742 miles
    Test number
    555527148350
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  4. Pass127,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,511 miles
    Test number
    923168924235
    • AdvisoryNoise on n/s/f strut when turning lock to lock

  5. Fail127,508 miles (+5,975)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,508 miles
    Test number
    371604902846
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise on n/s/f strut when turning lock to lock

  6. Pass121,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    558062108298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail121,533 miles (+3,114)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    593263162098
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass118,419 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    745230433236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both at rear as they come out the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail118,414 miles (+3,849)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    687998564675
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both at rear as they come out the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass114,565 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,565 miles
    Test number
    746054635154
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail114,549 miles (+11,755)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    687013935145
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass102,794 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    288305424424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,179 miles (+9,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    735746223139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    375325822184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,051 miles (+19,922)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    247654612182
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass65,129 miles (+12,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    548866471050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,017 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    541316630096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,697 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    801885939058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,006 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    142235838497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,260 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    173404737419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,520 miles
    Test number
    142001546089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 GAP

Does Y223 GAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 GAP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 GAP?
The MOT on Y223 GAP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 GAP done?
Y223 GAP was recorded at 128,766 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has Y223 GAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 GAP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 GAP 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 Y223 GAP find?
Y223 GAP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s; fuel filler neck corroded.

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