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A17 BNY

2001 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,348 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 78,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox leaking oil

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear gearbox seal leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,685 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,518 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

rear gearbox seal leaking oil

Fail 12 Feb 2020 66,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

rear gearbox seal leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,667 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 51,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 36,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading high (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 29,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,842 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A17 BNY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 BNY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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