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X72 LDU

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 LDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,822 miles

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

whole underside covered in under seal

Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,802 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 4 x front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body heavily schutz

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,800 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle rusty all over underside. Sil covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,563 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 86,556 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat back insecure

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

suspension component in various stage of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,624 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,608 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,675 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 97,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front shock weak

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock weak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,837 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 88,837 miles

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

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

Offside 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 10 Oct 2012 85,465 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slight damage on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,705 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,443 miles

nearside mirror cracked

uneven wear both front tyres and both close to limit

Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror cracked

uneven wear both front tyres and both close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,155 miles

both front tyres have slight uneven wear.

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have slight uneven wear.

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 May 2008 57,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 50,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,974 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,973 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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X72 LDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X72 LDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X72 LDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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