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AJ51 GJY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,860 mi
Last recorded194,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 194,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 194,857 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 189,485 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 185,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 183,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 182,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear sill has holes and is weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 176,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front's (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 174,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 171,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 169,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 167,329 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 167,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipes x2 corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 162,100 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 162,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 152,429 miles

Nearside front foglamp protector cracked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 141,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 129,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 118,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray damaged

exhaust joints corroded

near side front tyre 2mm on outer edge and also worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2009 105,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,518 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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AJ51 GJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ51 GJY, 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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What year was AJ51 GJY registered?

AJ51 GJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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