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X253 BTT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 BTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,629 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer not working nearside wash provides enough to clear screen

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

offside rear and nearside rear sills (jacking points) dented

Fail 16 Nov 2019 99,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

offside rear and nearside rear sills (jacking points) dented

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,905 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front lower ball joint looks like the split pin has broken in it

Offside Rear brake hose poorly supported

both outer sills poor

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,398 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,087 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,129 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,899 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,268 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,187 miles

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

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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X253 BTT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X253 BTT, 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 X253 BTT registered?

X253 BTT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X253 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 BTT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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