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RO51 YBW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,030 mi
Last recorded156,030 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 156,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 149,666 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 149,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,333 miles

EMLight on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,333 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

EMLight on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 141,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 129,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,219 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 124,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,186 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,394 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 103,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,212 miles

Nearside rear inner cv boot clip insecure

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

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,491 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 55,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,153 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut in sidewall cords not showing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 40,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,346 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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RO51 YBW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO51 YBW, 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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RO51 YBW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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