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HF51 GHN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 118,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (still prevents ingress of dirt) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (still prevents ingress of dirt) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 111,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,673 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,446 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,543 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 107,522 miles

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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush/in link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge/worn through to under layer 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,639 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level overfilled

Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level overfilled

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,219 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,454 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,587 miles

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight rotational, bearing type noise from front

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 58,574 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,115 miles

slight damage to sidewall n/s/f + o/s/r tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,886 miles

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of structure

Some kurb damage to n/s/f roadwheel

Sports tailpipe fitted louder but not considered excessive

Fail 26 May 2009 37,180 miles

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)

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

front number plate damaged

outer sills heve plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 26 May 2009 37,180 miles

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)

front number plate damaged

outer sills heve plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 27 May 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,728 miles

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread

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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HF51 GHN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HF51 GHN, 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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HF51 GHN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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