2000 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · X224 BYD
2000 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 69,399 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X224 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 69,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X224 BYD 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 2000 Subaru Impreza (X224 BYD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
X224 BYD Mileage History
- 20/08/202463,464 mi
- 28/08/202566,496 mi+3,032 mi
- 05/09/202566,533 mi+37 mi
- 17/08/202669,399 mi+2,866 mi
- 17/08/202669,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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