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L300 UKJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 UKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 126,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 124,810 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,612 miles

Nearside 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 23 Sep 2019 122,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 122,243 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 115,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,678 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,317 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,009 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managmant light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managmant light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel towards maximum

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner/outer edges

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,163 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,805 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges,offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,564 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge (some moor than others)

near side rear tyre low on air

Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,426 miles

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

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

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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L300 UKJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L300 UKJ, 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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L300 UKJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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