Subaru Impreza GX AWD
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y49 HWJMOT history
Y49 HWJ is a red petrol Subaru Impreza GX AWD first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,515 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 131,515 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y49 HWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza GX AWD
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y49 HWJ was last recorded at 131,515 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,961 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,554 miles
- Average per year
- 3,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,515 miles
- 2025 – 128,961 miles
- 2023 – 125,595 miles
- 2021 – 117,553 miles
- 2020 – 113,658 miles
- 2019 – 111,018 miles
- 2018 – 106,285 miles
- 2017 – 101,099 miles
- 2015 – 95,407 miles
- 2012 – 84,658 miles
- 2011 – 83,960 miles
- 2010 – 82,428 miles
- 2009 – 79,261 miles
- 2008 – 74,308 miles
- 2006 – 71,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,515 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Damage to n/s of car
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,515 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 120284483509
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass128,961 miles (+3,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 679344900077
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,595 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,595 miles
- Test number
- 526547158759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,553 miles (+3,895)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 117,553 miles
- Test number
- 387015527882
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to body and bumper
Pass113,658 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 113,658 miles
- Test number
- 457361961572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s
Pass111,018 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,018 miles
- Test number
- 514407698419
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s of car
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail111,014 miles (+4,729)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,014 miles
- Test number
- 921985996675
- DangerousNearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses insecure
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s of car
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass106,285 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,285 miles
- Test number
- 700722284468
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r wheel arch
Pass101,099 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,099 miles
- Test number
- 898329437296
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass95,407 miles (+10,350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 95,407 miles
- Test number
- 767040825502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 85,057 miles
- Test number
- 725604815013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,057 miles (+399)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,057 miles
- Test number
- 157133915012
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass84,658 miles (+698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 84,658 miles
- Test number
- 399089702205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,960 miles (+1,532)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 83,960 miles
- Test number
- 296759801298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,428 miles (+3,167)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 82,428 miles
- Test number
- 201528650179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,261 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 79,261 miles
- Test number
- 601815859146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake high
- NoteNearside and offside rear trailing arm. front bushs splitting
Fail79,261 miles (+4,953)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,261 miles
- Test number
- 401704559140
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake high
- NoteNearside and offside rear trailing arm. front bushs splitting
Pass74,308 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 74,308 miles
- Test number
- 282650358153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 71,478 miles
- Test number
- 692217746248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,478 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,478 miles
- Test number
- 261467546258
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y49 HWJ
- Does Y49 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 HWJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y49 HWJ?
- The MOT on Y49 HWJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y49 HWJ done?
- Y49 HWJ was recorded at 131,515 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
- Has Y49 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y49 HWJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y49 HWJ 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 Y49 HWJ find?
- Y49 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills.
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