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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y281 RORMOT history

Y281 ROR is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

Y281 ROR silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,854 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 ROR
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 ROR was last recorded at 90,854 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,979 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,875 miles
Average per year
3,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,854 miles
  • 2024 – 87,979 miles
  • 2023 – 83,057 miles
  • 2022 – 80,129 miles
  • 2021 – 80,115 miles
  • 2019 – 79,175 miles
  • 2018 – 78,337 miles
  • 2015 – 74,588 miles
  • 2014 – 69,452 miles
  • 2013 – 64,389 miles
  • 2012 – 58,772 miles
  • 2011 – 52,611 miles
  • 2010 – 46,630 miles
  • 2009 – 38,769 miles
  • 2008 – 33,373 miles
  • 2007 – 28,259 miles
  • 2006 – 26,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,854 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,854 miles (+2,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,854 miles
    Test number
    239306464469
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  2. Pass87,979 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,979 miles
    Test number
    143588915729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,057 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    670307659069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,129 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    124823838614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass80,115 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    296319008206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,175 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    571908626420
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,129 miles (+792)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    749426067724
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    811401728734
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded slightly

  9. Fail78,337 miles (+3,749)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    563989017019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded slightly

  10. Pass74,588 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    667208815126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNerarside outer sill corroding
    • NoteRear subframe corroding

  11. Fail74,588 miles (+5,136)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    909027515147
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNerarside outer sill corroding
    • NoteRear subframe corroding

  12. Pass69,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    777618754066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,452 miles (+5,063)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    417327454041
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,389 miles (+5,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    768534463031
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,772 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,772 miles
    Test number
    457540762035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,611 miles (+5,981)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,611 miles
    Test number
    338659351085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front brake slight bind.

  17. Pass46,630 miles (+7,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    871070060010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    133042269444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,769 miles (+5,396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    854442069017
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail33,373 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,373 miles
    Test number
    194255148012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass33,373 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,373 miles
    Test number
    950205148033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,259 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    723919337039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,856 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,856 miles
    Test number
    721378146056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,856 miles
    Test number
    802308146060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y281 ROR

Does Y281 ROR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 ROR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y281 ROR?
The MOT on Y281 ROR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 ROR done?
Y281 ROR was recorded at 90,854 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
Has Y281 ROR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 ROR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y281 ROR 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 Y281 ROR find?
Y281 ROR passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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