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W253 BJW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 134,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,003 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 77,266 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 77,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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W253 BJW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W253 BJW, 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 W253 BJW registered?

W253 BJW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W253 BJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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