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EY51 NHF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,228 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,620 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake cable slightly insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 99,796 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake cable slightly insecure

rear brake back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 97,755 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded, they are also caliper mounts

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 97,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake back plates corroded, they are also caliper mounts

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 95,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 26 May 2015 93,257 miles

Drivers side rear brake back plate outer edge corroded

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

Fail 19 May 2015 93,203 miles

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

Drivers side rear brake back plate outer edge corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,065 miles

Exhaust rusty at joints

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust rusty at joints

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,633 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 82,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 82,618 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,733 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,917 miles

rear discs coroding

Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,871 miles

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

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

rear discs coroding

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,056 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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EY51 NHF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 EY51 NHF, 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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EY51 NHF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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