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CN51 FXT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 129,705 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 126,107 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights only just give a image

Fail 18 Jun 2021 126,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights only just give a image

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,765 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 122,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,042 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 120,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 99,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 99,702 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,173 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,879 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,562 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 46,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 46,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CN51 FXT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CN51 FXT, 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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CN51 FXT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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