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S555 MAK

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,767 mi
Last recorded159,767 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 MAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 159,767 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front strut tops corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 152,651 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 152,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 123,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,798 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both rears (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,572 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside front retaining clip weak holding front brake hose to cailper

general underbody and component corroded

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,572 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Handbrake travel high

Offside front retaining clip weak holding front brake hose to cailper

general underbody and component corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,569 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure coming away from brake pad backplate (3.5.1g)

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

general underbody and component condition corroded

long hand brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,145 miles

Front and middle exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,162 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 95,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,000 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,730 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ON O/S

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,743 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 84,742 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,926 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 81,926 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,906 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S555 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 S555 MAK, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S555 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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