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DG51 FOC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,402 mi
Last recorded129,402 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SAIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,931 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,352 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 112,857 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 112,775 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 105,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 105,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,563 miles

front tyres scrubbing,check tracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,135 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,527 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,976 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2005 32,261 miles

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

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

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

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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DG51 FOC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG51 FOC, 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 DG51 FOC registered?

DG51 FOC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DG51 FOC safe to buy?

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