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RE51 HXA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 127,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 110,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 110,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section, after 1st cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Mid Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides producing fuzzy beam image for aim testing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Mid Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides producing fuzzy beam image for aim testing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust mid section join to cat rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,127 miles

Exhaust flange corroded (cat to center section)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flange corroded (cat to center section)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 105,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,535 miles

Exhaust system flanges corroded but not blowing

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,315 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,426 miles

Front subframe getting abit corroded at front end chassis mount areas

N/S w/blade rubber abit split

N/S/F tyre worn at inner and outer tread edges

N/S/R tyre near limits of tread wear

Small cracks at screen

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 49,019 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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RE51 HXA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE51 HXA, 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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RE51 HXA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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