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GF51 WLK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,654 mi
Last recorded137,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 137,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 135,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 125,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 116,523 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 116,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,369 miles

engine managent lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,925 miles

both headlights misted slightly

engine light on

front disks corroded on inside face

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,482 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,482 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 81,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,652 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 65,969 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack (inner joints).

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,969 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack (inner joints).

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,133 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,920 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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GF51 WLK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF51 WLK, 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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GF51 WLK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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