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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y249 YBTMOT history

Y249 YBT is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

Y249 YBT blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,038 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 YBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 YBT was last recorded at 140,038 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,033 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,038 miles
  • 2023 – 136,999 miles
  • 2022 – 130,142 miles
  • 2021 – 126,521 miles
  • 2019 – 115,727 miles
  • 2012 – 115,693 miles
  • 2011 – 107,801 miles
  • 2010 – 101,480 miles
  • 2009 – 90,097 miles
  • 2008 – 76,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,038 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side suspenion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,038 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    115047567765
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side suspenion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail140,033 miles (+3,034)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    499691775867
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side suspenion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass136,999 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    964711736695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,142 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,142 miles
    Test number
    833227959996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    550678318719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,955 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,955 km
    Test number
    857828052805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,727 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,727 miles
    Test number
    849595137043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,693 miles (+7,892)2 dangerous6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,693 miles
    Test number
    697327452319
    • DangerousN/S/R brake partially seized
    • DangerousRear brake discs badly corroded
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass107,801 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,801 miles
    Test number
    348336651377
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  10. Fail107,795 miles (+6,315)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    985545851378
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  11. Pass101,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    863656050322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,480 miles (+11,383)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    701885650358
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass90,097 miles (+13,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,097 miles
    Test number
    124694259215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    294480658196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 YBT

Does Y249 YBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 YBT is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 YBT?
The MOT on Y249 YBT is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 YBT done?
Y249 YBT was recorded at 140,038 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has Y249 YBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 YBT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y249 YBT 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 Y249 YBT find?
Y249 YBT passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side suspenion.

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