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FA51 YOP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,856 mi
Last recorded126,856 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YOP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 126,856 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 125,638 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 125,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,584 miles

different size tyres fitted to rear axle than front axle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,582 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

excessive noise from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 117,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,624 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 110,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,427 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,693 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,004 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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FA51 YOP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA51 YOP, 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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FA51 YOP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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