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Y555 SRT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 SRT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,843 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger / repaired welded but still deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting bolts and washers badly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 71,843 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger / repaired welded but still deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting bolts and washers badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,686 miles

Extensive corrosion to rear subframe and fittings.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 70,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Heavy corrosion on all suspension items

Rear Suspension subframe mounting bolts and washers very badly corroded / bushes splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded and peeling

general corrosion on rear suspension parts

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heavly correded inside

front brake pads low

no reversing lamps

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc heavly correded inside

front brake pads low

no reversing lamps

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,475 miles

Rear axle has a light misting of oil

Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Rear axle has a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,222 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,142 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,688 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,688 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,283 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Light corrosion within 30cm of front suspension arm. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. 30cm within suspension arm. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. within 30cm of suspension arm. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Light corrosion within 30cm of front suspension arm. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,616 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

O/S/F chassis leg slightly corroded near lower arm suspension mounting

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,522 miles

Corrosion O/S/F chassis at lower wishbone rear mounting

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

The rear silencer is becoming corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,701 miles

Back box outer casing corroded but not blowing

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,681 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Back box outer casing corroded but not blowing

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,558 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,518 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,828 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning lamp on

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,259 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 31,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 31,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,257 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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Y555 SRT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y555 SRT, 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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Y555 SRT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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