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WM51 FYX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 104,632 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,389 miles

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

under body coated in sealant

Pass 19 Apr 2021 100,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 100,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush split

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 98,909 miles

Central Front exhaust front flex collars corroded not leaking at time of test

Central Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,029 miles

Centre Front minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Rear rear seats missing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,028 miles

Centre Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear seats missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,097 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 86,060 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,590 miles

correct size front registration plate fitted on top of incorrect size plate

standard exhaust system fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,398 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WM51 FYX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 WM51 FYX, 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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WM51 FYX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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