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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear suspension corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
eml light on
front subframe corroded
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
Both headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front brake pads getting low
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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