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LF51 FXK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,231 mi
Last recorded144,231 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FXK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 143,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 134,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 133,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,807 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 127,807 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 122,416 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON OFFSIDE FRONT MANIFOLD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,224 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON OFFSIDE FRONT OF SYSTEM

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,732 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

chips in screen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,324 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,007 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,484 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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LF51 FXK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF51 FXK, 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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LF51 FXK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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