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DG51 FOH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,604 mi
Last recorded137,604 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT LENS DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 137,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL CHALKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES CHALKED (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT LENS DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 136,324 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens broken

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

Rear rear sub frame & suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2025 136,324 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lens broken

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

Rear rear sub frame & suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 132,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 132,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,672 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,397 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2017 98,276 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,346 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,009 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,807 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,803 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,195 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,193 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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)

Offside front inner disc pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,913 miles

front tyres treads low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,671 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,063 miles

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

Offside 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 FOH 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 72.4%.

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 DG51 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

DG51 FOH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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