No, N253 FKU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N253 FKU?

The MOT for N253 FKU is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 July 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of N253 FKU?

The recorded mileage for N253 FKU is 156,935 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N253 FKU ULEZ compliant?

No, N253 FKU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N253 FKU

N253 FKU

1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 156,935 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 05/07/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 156,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/07/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 156,935 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1997cc

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N253 FKU Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2018
156,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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N253 FKU Mileage History

07/12/2007115,253 km
07/12/2007115,253 km
16/07/200811,555 km-103,698 km
24/12/2009129,973 mi
29/12/2009129,973 mi
12/01/2013147,890 mi+17,917 mi
12/01/2013147,890 mi
19/01/2017156,338 mi+8,448 mi
20/01/2017156,340 mi+2 mi
05/07/2018156,930 mi+590 mi
06/07/2018156,935 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,940 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N253 FKU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 22:24

MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N253 FKU) between December 2007 and July 2018.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.

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