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X468 BAW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

184,325 mi
Last recorded184,325 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 BAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 184,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 177,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 177,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 170,030 miles

both front tyres has slight cracks on edges

center exhaust has slight leak

engine damp

rear diff damp

Pass 25 May 2021 165,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f strut light misting

n/s/r number plate bulb not working

o/s/f brake slighly binding

o/s/r top strut mount worn

o/s/r tyre worn

small exhaust blow front box + pipes

Fail 20 May 2021 165,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f strut light misting

n/s/r number plate bulb not working

o/s/r tyre worn

small exhaust blow front box + pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2020 160,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 160,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Tapley / road tested (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 148,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,092 miles

Front wipers

Fail 9 Jan 2017 141,085 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch very worn/slipping

corrosion exhaust system/slight leak/heat shields rattle

corrosion inner sills

corrosion outer sills

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

corrosion rear upper suspension mount areas

engine oil leak/engine oil level very low

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 133,214 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch very worn/slipping

corrosion exhaust system/slight leak/heat shields rattle

corrosion inner sills

corrosion outer sills

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

corrosion rear upper suspension mount areas

engine oil leak/engine oil level very low

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,208 miles

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

clutch appears to be slipping

Fail 9 Apr 2014 119,129 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

clutch appears to be slipping

Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,856 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 104,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,207 miles

Both front tyres are balding on inside shoulder

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,207 miles

Both front tyres are balding on inside shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,381 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,068 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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X468 BAW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X468 BAW, 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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X468 BAW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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