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W153 UEL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,845 mi
Last recorded144,845 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 UEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 corners\areas effected covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 144,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 corners\areas effected covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point damaged

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

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

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

corroded under vehicle all components effected

Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,292 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

corroded under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2021 144,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

corroded under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2020 143,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 143,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both effected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative hand lever works but no brakes (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhuast incorrect for vehicle looks like wedged in nothing holding the bracket in place and supported on rear suspenion causing fouling (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components rear exhaust (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 142,369 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

several areas of light corrosion under car

Pass 22 May 2018 141,587 miles

some areas of corrosion on floor & chassis

Pass 10 May 2017 141,281 miles

Front suspension wishbones corroded.

non standard exhaust fitted.

rear Subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,327 miles

non standard exhaust fitted.

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp Aim @ Lower Limit.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2012 122,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 118,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 110,792 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 110,772 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 99,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 92,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,111 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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W153 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W153 UEL, 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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W153 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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