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HF51 GKE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,715 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, worn to limits outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,434 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern Headlamp condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 77,434 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by tow bar ball. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern Headlamp condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,415 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,787 miles

Corrosion to chassis rails

Corrosion to outer skin on exhaust box

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to suspension arms

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to roll bar

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,377 miles

Corrosion rear subframe

Exhaust outer skin rusted away

Signs of over heating o/s/f brake

Slight imbalance front brakes

corrosion to all suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to roll bars

plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion rear subframe

Exhaust outer skin rusted away

Signs of over heating o/s/f brake

Slight imbalance front brakes

corrosion to all suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to roll bars

plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,188 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,685 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,275 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,997 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age related corrosion to front sub frame

age related corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

age related corrosion to front sub frame

age related corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,637 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,543 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension subframes and components

Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Corrosion to all coil springs

Front tyres wearing unevenly, bald inner edges

General corrosion to rear exhaust

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some grab and grind from parking brake

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,204 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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HF51 GKE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF51 GKE, 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 HF51 GKE registered?

HF51 GKE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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