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HS51 BYW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,461 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 118,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [rear] subframe corroded ,around mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ rear ]subframe corroded ,around mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

eng/mang warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front coil springs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted offside and nearside rear,time of test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 116,658 miles

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 (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted offside and nearside rear time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,589 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 113,583 miles

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 (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,982 miles

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

child seats at rear

Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,893 miles

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

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

child seats at rear

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,561 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2018 97,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,058 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner side edges

Fail 25 Feb 2017 90,058 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner side edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,006 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering found to be slightly notchy and advised to check issue out .

vehicle struggled to pass emissions check , took two attempts

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 75,903 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,326 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 50,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,172 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,478 miles

slight twist in n/s/f brake flex hose

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,191 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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HS51 BYW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HS51 BYW, 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 HS51 BYW registered?

HS51 BYW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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