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HX51 BHN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 68,186 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,130 miles

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,541 miles

all coil springs corroding

front brake discs corroded

long handbrake travel

parking brake efficiency on limit

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,516 miles

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

all coil springs corroding

front brake discs corroded

long handbrake travel

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,778 miles

all coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,833 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel binding

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,833 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,534 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 35,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 24,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 13,055 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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HX51 BHN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HX51 BHN, 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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HX51 BHN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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