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BU51 ZEY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 111,038 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,957 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 98,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,979 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,185 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,185 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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BU51 ZEY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 ZEY, 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 BU51 ZEY registered?

BU51 ZEY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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