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DX51 AFF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,047 mi
Last recorded114,047 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer link bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer link bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,762 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,953 miles

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

Oil leak ()

body damage

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

body damage

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,736 miles

Nearside rear quarter has slight damage

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear quarter has slight damage

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,651 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 76,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,313 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,613 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,396 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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DX51 AFF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DX51 AFF, 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 DX51 AFF registered?

DX51 AFF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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