MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 at both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes at junction block (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Battery loose althouh not insecure
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside squealing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear arch area damaged
Reluctant too meet emission requirements
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front outer brake pad worn.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front outer brake pad worn.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has a small cut,wearing on inner edge and slightly cracking
small dent on nearside rear door
rear brake discs are in poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
rear brake discs are in poor condition
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside & nearside front brake discs starting to corrode on the inside edge. † †Exhaust system corroded. † †
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside & nearside front brake discs starting to corrode on the inside edge. † †Exhaust system corroded. † †
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y497 MES is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 Y497 MES, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y497 MES is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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