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W223 VTT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 VTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,738 miles

fault on ignition switch

intermittent fault on nearside front headlight( bulb connector)

nearside and offside rear axle support mount bushes slightly worn

nearside rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,725 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

fault on ignition switch

intermittent fault on nearside front headlight( bulb connector)

nearside and offside rear axle support mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,106 miles

Nearside handbrake effort just within limits

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 73,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,405 miles

Rear Inner Both rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,706 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,706 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,293 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,277 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 51,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,819 miles

front pads low

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 41,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,632 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

o/s front and o/s rear tyres cracking on outter tread

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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W223 VTT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W223 VTT, 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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What year was W223 VTT registered?

W223 VTT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W223 VTT safe to buy?

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