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DA51 OZB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OZB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 125,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,146 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 122,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing --- outer and inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corrosion -- outer wing and inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Cross member supporting propshaft --- mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Some oil on steering rack may be engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both brake disc back covers have corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has some corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear fuel tank straps have corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 110,962 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind at n/s/f

Fail 19 May 2015 110,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind at n/s/f

Pass 19 May 2014 106,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 106,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 98,347 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Fail 17 May 2012 98,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 12 May 2011 91,907 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 91,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,768 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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DA51 OZB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA51 OZB, 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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DA51 OZB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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