CarVerify

Free Car Check

F18 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,647 mi
Last recorded185,647 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 185,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 185,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 185,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 179,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 177,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 177,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 166,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 147,959 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 147,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MIL on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 143,938 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 137,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,819 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 120,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,525 miles

headlamp beam image deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,518 miles

headlamp beam images very poor/blurred

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,936 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,981 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,854 miles

o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,128 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 19 May 2006 44,334 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F18 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F18 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F18 WRX?

You can check the full history of F18 WRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F18 WRX registered?

F18 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is F18 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 WRX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F18 WRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F18 WRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.