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S33 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split, cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split ,cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 119,128 miles

front tyres worn out side edge

Fail 8 Feb 2025 119,128 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn out side edge

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 117,062 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,434 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,349 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,945 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,877 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre edges worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,636 miles

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 20 Jun 2014 87,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,073 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight h/brake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,300 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,836 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 55,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,858 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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S33 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 S33 WRX, 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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S33 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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