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FE51 CMY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 171,966 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brakes binding

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,701 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 160,701 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,715 miles

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

Both headlamps poor image

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Vehicle corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades poor Condition

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamps poor image

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Heavy vehicle corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades poor Condition

Pass 29 Dec 2018 147,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & tyre worn through outer casing on inner shoulder but not cords yet exposed ADVISE REPLACE TYRE ASAP due to damage SIZE: 195/60R15V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Appears leak poss from oil filter/housing but advise further investigation to confirm source ()

vehicle has side-skirts fitted which obscure sills/bodywork from inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2017 141,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & tyre worn through outer casing on inner shoulder but not cords yet exposed ADVISE REPLACE TYRE ASAP due to damage SIZE: 195/60R15V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Appears leak poss from oil filter/housing but advise further investigation to confirm source ()

Vehicle ia a wet condition for inspection

vehicle has side-skirts fitted which obscure sills/bodywork from inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2016 137,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front registation plate damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 134,231 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside and nearside rear tyres both worn LOW 195/60/15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect outer sills corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,969 miles

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 125,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seat fitted in rear

eml light on

front subframe corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,081 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,653 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

under body components rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

subframe rusty

under body components rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2013 108,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyre on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,434 miles

light output from offside front side lamp slightly low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

offside front shock absorber leaking close to limit??

offside rear brake badly corroded and nearside starting to corrode

rear chassis and front sub frame starting to corrode

rear exhaust box deteriorated and leaking slightly

service brake performance slightly low

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,936 miles

light output from offside front side lamp slightly low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face?

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

light output from offside front side lamp slightly low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face?

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,804 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,598 miles

front brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2010 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads starting to get low

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,890 miles

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)

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside wiper blade starting to split

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE51 CMY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FE51 CMY, 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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FE51 CMY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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