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Y554 AAB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,458 mi
Last recorded132,458 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 AAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,063 miles

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

flexi hoses

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2009 54,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,562 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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Y554 AAB 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 93.3%.

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 Y554 AAB, 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 Y554 AAB registered?

Y554 AAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y554 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y554 AAB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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