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OU51 LXK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 LXK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 116,998 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,871 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,161 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 15 Aug 2024 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,973 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 96,401 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 92,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,620 miles

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

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

EM LIGHT ON

Pass 25 May 2013 81,923 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre has tears/cuts outter side wall

off side rear tyre has cut/tears inner side wall

Pass 26 May 2011 65,696 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,696 miles

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

advise nsf tyre sidewall cracking

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2010 60,059 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,935 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 50,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 41,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,942 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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OU51 LXK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OU51 LXK, 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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OU51 LXK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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