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Y501 XJE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 XJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,349 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 108,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 106,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 98,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,364 miles

slight play in front anty roll bar links .

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 72,117 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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Y501 XJE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y501 XJE, 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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What year was Y501 XJE registered?

Y501 XJE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y501 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 XJE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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