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W143 BAY

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,374 mi
Last recorded111,374 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 BAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,374 miles

All Mechanical components /Under body sills corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,288 miles

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

front to rear all mechanical components/underbody sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 102,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 99,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole with in 30cm of wish bone arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake plate corroding

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame and components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 98,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,746 miles

Front brake discs - minor corrosion on inner faces

O/s/r shock absorber - reduced damping efficiency

Rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges & require monitoring closely

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 40,328 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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W143 BAY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W143 BAY, 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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W143 BAY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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