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X493 BWP

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,806 mi
Last recorded110,806 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 BWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,806 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME COVERED IN WAX OIL UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT OUTTER SILLS SILL GUARDS FITTED

Fail 20 Apr 2026 110,780 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting UNDER SILL GUARD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME COVERED IN WAX OIL UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT OUTTER SILLS SILL GUARDS FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,043 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 105,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,287 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,801 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 101,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,972 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,974 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,379 miles

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,919 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,446 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 85,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 82,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,859 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,729 miles

Front brake disc pads are getting thin

Offside rear number plate light only came on when tapped.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,441 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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X493 BWP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X493 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X493 BWP registered?

X493 BWP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X493 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 BWP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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