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Y453 GDW

2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx79,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 GDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,413 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,860 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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Y453 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 79,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y453 GDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y453 GDW registered?

Y453 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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