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L20 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,731 mi
Last recorded130,731 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,358 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,292 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sidses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear both sides bushes perishing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,269 miles

Emissions not tested due to de cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sidses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear both sides bushes perishing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,253 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,309 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,944 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,758 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,629 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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L20 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L20 WRX, 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 L20 WRX registered?

L20 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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