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SH51 XSM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 136,297 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 132,849 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 132,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 132,768 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes front to rear (where they come out of floor pan) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too Small (0.1 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification Anti-roll bar fouling on rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,036 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 128,036 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 124,140 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 123,749 miles

Exhaust system corroded, minor leaks of gases.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,228 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 120,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,353 miles

emissions limits only just met

Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,614 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have wear to edges (possible tracking fault)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,600 miles

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

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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SH51 XSM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH51 XSM, 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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What year was SH51 XSM registered?

SH51 XSM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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