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FH51 ZMU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

129,197 mi
Last recorded129,197 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,530 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,200 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 118,497 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,116 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,533 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 95,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,654 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc outer face outer edge has considerable rust build up

offside rear brake disc inner face is rusted over most of the braking area

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc outer face outer edge has considerable rust build up

offside rear brake disc inner face is rusted over most of the braking area

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,153 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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FH51 ZMU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 FH51 ZMU, 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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What year was FH51 ZMU registered?

FH51 ZMU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is FH51 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 ZMU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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