Subaru Impreza
White and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc
Y248 DBAMOT history
Y248 DBA is a white and black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 92,608 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 DBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- White and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y248 DBA was last recorded at 92,608 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 92,263 miles · 29 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 345 miles
- Average per year
- 4,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 92,608 miles
- 2021 – 92,263 miles
- 2020 – 91,642 miles
- 2019 – 89,973 miles
- 2017 – 87,866 miles
- 2016 – 84,491 miles
- 2015 – 80,071 miles
- 2014 – 74,580 miles
- 2013 – 65,483 miles
- 2011 – 57,732 miles
- 2010 – 52,165 miles
- 2009 – 47,023 miles
- 2008 – 43,202 miles
- 2007 – 42,148 miles
- 2006 – 24,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,608 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,608 miles (+345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 92,608 miles
- Test number
- 382098291532
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass92,263 miles (+621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 92,263 miles
- Test number
- 308783852358
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass91,642 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 91,642 miles
- Test number
- 921287265886
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around gear box
- AdvisoryVisual repair to o/s/f subframe
Fail91,608 miles (+1,635)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,608 miles
- Test number
- 834748499187
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak damper affect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,973 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,973 miles
- Test number
- 383513012626
- AdvisoryHi vis stop light in op
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner rack joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear low
- AdvisoryVarious spots of oil misting
Fail89,973 miles (+2,107)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,973 miles
- Test number
- 390422061104
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHi vis stop light in op
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner rack joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear low
- AdvisoryVarious spots of oil misting
Pass87,866 miles (+3,375)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 87,866 miles
- Test number
- 640711544824
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,491 miles (+4,420)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 84,491 miles
- Test number
- 755924722566
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,071 miles (+5,491)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,071 miles
- Test number
- 430555882079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass74,580 miles (+9,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,580 miles
- Test number
- 378909834467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass65,483 miles (+7,751)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,483 miles
- Test number
- 139399033237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,732 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 57,732 miles
- Test number
- 935727221107
- NoteExhaust deteriated
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteFront subframe corroded
- NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
Fail57,724 miles (+5,559)4 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,724 miles
- Test number
- 939977121132
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteExhaust deteriated
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteFront subframe corroded
- NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
Pass52,165 miles (+5,142)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 52,165 miles
- Test number
- 474166860150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,023 miles (+3,821)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,023 miles
- Test number
- 872908469173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,202 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,202 miles
- Test number
- 201399018126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,148 miles (+17,227)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 42,148 miles
- Test number
- 261514827130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,921 miles
- Test number
- 960817136193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y248 DBA
- Does Y248 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 DBA expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 DBA?
- The MOT on Y248 DBA expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 DBA done?
- Y248 DBA was recorded at 92,608 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
- Has Y248 DBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 DBA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y248 DBA 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 Y248 DBA find?
- Y248 DBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.
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