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W1 DBF

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 DBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,182 miles

Slight corrosion to radiator support panel

Slight corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 14 Jul 2026 130,182 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to radiator support panel

Slight corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 128,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,549 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 126,546 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (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 arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension and bushes worn

Areas of corrosion

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear number plate worn

Pass 31 May 2023 124,894 miles

Areas of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 124,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Areas of corrosion

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 120,237 miles

All suspension corroded

Areas of surface corrosion

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

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

Rear number plate worn

Fail 29 Apr 2021 120,237 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension corroded

Areas of surface corrosion

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

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

Rear number plate worn

Pass 27 May 2020 117,732 miles

Areas of corrosion

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 113,250 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear number plate deteriated

Fail 7 May 2019 113,250 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 18 May 2018 108,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 101,825 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 May 2017 101,825 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering belt slipping on full lock

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,458 miles

Offside Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 68,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 64,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,980 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 54,882 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 50,801 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,757 miles

adv:rear exhaust corroded.

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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W1 DBF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W1 DBF, 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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W1 DBF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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