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VO51 FKT

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 FKT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 142,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear cat flange to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,341 miles

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

Front Oil leak sump corroded ()

Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r back plates corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r and rear subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 140,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounts to lower front body cross member/radiator lower mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner front and rear of subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area within shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer front and rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r back plates corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r subframe corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

front undershield fitted obstructing front subframe view

Pass 31 May 2016 137,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 134,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corosion on front cross member

corosion on steering and suspension components

foot pedal rubbers in poor condition

inner and outer sill panels showing signs of corosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2015 134,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corosion on front cross member

corosion on steering and suspension components

foot pedal rubbers in poor condition

inner and outer sill panels showing signs of corosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front subframe rails showing signs of corosion

pedal anti slip worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

surface corosion on front and rear suspension components

surface corosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front suspension arms and subframe showing signs of corosion

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 124,123 miles

front number plate cracked but can still be read

Fail 28 Feb 2012 124,052 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but can still be read

Fail 18 Mar 2011 108,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,326 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,371 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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VO51 FKT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 FKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO51 FKT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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