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W300 HOT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW300 HOT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 118,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside d mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 118,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 117,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 116,648 miles

top suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,172 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 116,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,973 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,930 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,734 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning PAS Belt Slipping (Intermittent loss of PAS). (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 108,111 miles

Brake performance not tested No road test due to tyres below legal limit (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,816 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 100,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 18 Jul 2005 53,512 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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W300 HOT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 W300 HOT, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W300 HOT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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