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ELZ 7540

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7540
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 132,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 132,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,254 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,626 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,896 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2011 123,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,113 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low 215-40-17

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low 215-40-17

Pass 17 Oct 2009 111,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 109,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 106,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn low 215-40-17

Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,905 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 103,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ELZ 7540 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ELZ 7540, 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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ELZ 7540 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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