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DG51 FOK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,264 mi
Last recorded44,264 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FOK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,264 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,571 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,555 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,521 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,576 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 39,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,711 miles

EML WAS ON AT FIRST BUT CLEARED AS VEHICLE WARMED UP

MIS-MATCHED TYRES ACROSS REAR AND FRONT TO REAR. NOT ADVISABLE WITH FULL TIME 4WD

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE INTO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE IS O.E AND 19 YEARS OLD. ADVISE MONITORING

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,977 miles

EML Light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,675 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes binding on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,454 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyre pressures seem low

o/s/r tre has puncture - not repairable

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,715 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,966 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 19,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,906 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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DG51 FOK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

DG51 FOK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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