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MDZ 87

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,856 mi
Last recorded54,856 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 87
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 54,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 54,735 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,601 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 30,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,143 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

various corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,343 miles

slight surface rust to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,171 miles

slight corrosion to rear springs and rear strut tops

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r rear sub-frame front bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,108 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,411 miles

back box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,819 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,613 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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MDZ 87 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 MDZ 87, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MDZ 87 registered?

MDZ 87 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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