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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y287 LRXMOT history

Y287 LRX is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 4 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

Y287 LRX blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
124,454 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 LRX
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
4 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y287 LRX was last recorded at 124,454 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,461 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,993 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,454 miles
  • 2024 – 121,461 miles
  • 2023 – 117,450 miles
  • 2022 – 113,994 miles
  • 2020 – 109,409 miles
  • 2019 – 105,235 miles
  • 2018 – 99,228 miles
  • 2017 – 93,179 miles
  • 2016 – 87,953 miles
  • 2015 – 83,226 miles
  • 2014 – 80,987 miles
  • 2013 – 76,433 miles
  • 2012 – 74,456 miles
  • 2011 – 70,163 miles
  • 2010 – 65,971 miles
  • 2009 – 63,300 miles
  • 2008 – 58,794 miles
  • 2007 – 56,840 miles
  • 2006 – 51,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,454 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • MIL light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,454 miles (+2,993)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,454 miles
    Test number
    125879654957
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass121,461 miles (+4,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    154903424392
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass117,450 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,450 miles
    Test number
    672301765715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,442 miles (+3,448)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    881719649290
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,994 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    513923569436
    • AdvisoryMIL light on

  6. Fail113,839 miles8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    895784317686
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL light on

  7. Fail113,839 miles (+4,430)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    660554560111
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryMIL light on

  8. Pass109,409 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,409 miles
    Test number
    547682854522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,235 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    758168812822
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail105,141 miles (+5,913)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    383531470378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18w (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18w (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,228 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    820086772626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail99,227 miles (+6,048)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    965506418893
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,179 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    431193773808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,953 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    742561751585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,594 miles (+2,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,594 miles
    Test number
    572118876906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  16. Pass83,226 miles (+2,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    127541505150
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking

  17. Pass80,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    236561654172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,987 miles (+4,554)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    705951054170
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass76,433 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    736971933130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,456 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    737708532189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    228016321445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,155 miles (+4,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    185376021153
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass65,971 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    383777520158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail65,971 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    170377420195
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass63,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    493872719118
    • NoteN/s rear tyre damage to outer side wall

  26. Fail63,300 miles (+4,506)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    953052119146
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre damage to outer side wall

  27. Pass58,794 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    642817508186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    644249567126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,840 miles (+5,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    561899367109
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass51,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,153 miles
    Test number
    291541776132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,153 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,153 miles
    Test number
    241051276143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y287 LRX

Does Y287 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 LRX expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 LRX?
The MOT on Y287 LRX expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 LRX done?
Y287 LRX was recorded at 124,454 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has Y287 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 LRX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y287 LRX 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 Y287 LRX find?
Y287 LRX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too low; rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, and 4 more.

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