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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,994 cc

Y8 JSXMOT history

Y8 JSX is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 3 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y8 JSX black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,289 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JSX was last recorded at 136,289 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,481 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
808 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,289 miles
  • 2025 – 135,481 miles
  • 2024 – 134,831 miles
  • 2023 – 133,683 miles
  • 2022 – 131,208 miles
  • 2021 – 128,396 miles
  • 2019 – 118,082 miles
  • 2018 – 82,018 miles
  • 2017 – 74,717 miles
  • 2016 – 71,224 miles
  • 2015 – 66,111 miles
  • 2014 – 62,035 miles
  • 2013 – 50,283 miles
  • 2012 – 38,912 miles
  • 2011 – 32,538 miles
  • 2010 – 27,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,289 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,289 miles
    Test number
    601275760664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,481 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    606930624530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,831 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,831 miles
    Test number
    866616834046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,683 miles (+2,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    702911105457
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some surface corrosion in places , inner sills , rear of chassis rails would advise a treatment to prevent from worsening (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,208 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,208 miles
    Test number
    781568185267
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail131,201 miles (+2,805)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,201 miles
    Test number
    209629007276
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,396 miles (+10,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,396 miles
    Test number
    411654620076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass118,082 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    127220715331
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail118,082 miles (+36,064)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    994411367514
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass82,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    593470315955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail82,018 miles (+7,301)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    737385856912
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass74,717 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    624545071602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,224 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    180963032848
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail71,000 miles (+4,889)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    502222935754
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,111 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,111 miles
    Test number
    799914315114
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,035 miles (+11,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    576898314153
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front drop link has slight play in ball joint

  17. Fail50,283 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    259140923410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,283 miles (+11,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    266900823129
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    489956312182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,912 miles (+6,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    288686612445
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Fail32,538 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    258657611191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc are showing wear (inner side).
    • NoteFront number plate cracked at the screw mounting point.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre as started to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre as started to wear on outer edge.

  22. Pass32,538 miles (+5,067)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    289337611152
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc are showing wear (inner side).
    • NoteFront number plate cracked at the screw mounting point.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre as started to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre as started to wear on outer edge.

  23. Fail27,471 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    902039810125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass27,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    943959610107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y8 JSX

Does Y8 JSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 JSX is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JSX?
The MOT on Y8 JSX is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 JSX done?
Y8 JSX was recorded at 136,289 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has Y8 JSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JSX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 JSX 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 Y8 JSX find?
Y8 JSX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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