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BF51 LWS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,510 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 105,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,523 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,324 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,740 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,855 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front Brake disc pitted

nearside rear Brake disc pitted

offside front Brake disc pitted

offside rear Brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,236 miles

offside and nearside rear Brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,261 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 57,951 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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BF51 LWS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF51 LWS, 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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BF51 LWS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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