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L555 ESC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 ESC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,221 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 156,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 153,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 145,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 142,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 135,311 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 130,122 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 121,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 117,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 111,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 106,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 101,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cat missing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,089 miles

front no plate cracked

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2007 91,187 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2007 91,111 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,545 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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L555 ESC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L555 ESC, 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 L555 ESC registered?

L555 ESC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is L555 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 ESC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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