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FP51 LDA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LDA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 155,508 miles

whole under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2024 155,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 154,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 149,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

emissions very slow to react

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,146 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 4 Feb 2020 145,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 137,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,643 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,312 miles

front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Feb 2016 121,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,449 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 116,449 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,616 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,285 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,285 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,168 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop

Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,168 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,768 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop

Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,768 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust outer skin corroded.

o/s washer inop

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,528 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,528 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,613 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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FP51 LDA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FP51 LDA, 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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FP51 LDA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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