2017 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · DX17 WLJ
2017 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 30,605 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX17 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 30,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX17 WLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Subaru Impreza (DX17 WLJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
DX17 WLJ Mileage History
- 07/03/202222,550 mi
- 24/03/202325,660 mi+3,110 mi
- 25/03/202428,032 mi+2,372 mi
- 17/03/202529,607 mi+1,575 mi
- 31/03/202630,605 mi+998 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Suspension Knocking (Top Mounts, Bushes, Drop Links)Moderate
A long-running owner complaint on Impreza forums is a knock or clunk from the front end on bumps or when turning lock to lock, usually traced to worn strut top mounts, anti-roll bar drop links or wishbone bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on this model.
- Ignition Coil / ECM Engine-Stall RecallModerate
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- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
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