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MK51 OSB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,592 mi
Last recorded143,592 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OSB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 143,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 141,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches are corroded, no sharp edges as yet

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,991 miles

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

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,991 miles

Emissions not tested catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 113,119 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 92,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 82,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,800 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,800 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,950 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,324 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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MK51 OSB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MK51 OSB, 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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MK51 OSB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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