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BD51 XRF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,561 mi
Last recorded145,561 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XRF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 145,561 miles

general surface corrosion

rear inner/outer wheel arches are corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper slight corrosion upper wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2018 134,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box rusted

Offside Front Brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 99,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,096 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f antirole bar drop link bush slightly deterated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,414 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,892 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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BD51 XRF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD51 XRF, 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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BD51 XRF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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