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BJ51 CGZ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 128,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,048 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe and rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe and rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear seal (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play to osf droplink

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,909 miles

rear exhaust joint blowing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,909 miles

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

rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,350 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

nearside front tyre soft

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,069 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,760 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,760 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,090 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,159 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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BJ51 CGZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ51 CGZ, 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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BJ51 CGZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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