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X543 HAE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 HAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,299 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 111,287 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached nuts and bolts loose (5.3.2 (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))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,080 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 103,183 miles

Waxoil Underbody

Offside Rear Arch corroded

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 101,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,618 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 94,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust back box deteraoiated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteraoiated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,243 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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X543 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X543 HAE, 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 X543 HAE registered?

X543 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2000.

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