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Y55 WRX

2001 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Wrx101,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,011 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 108,273 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 108,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes out when main beam is switched on (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

emissons test abandond due to engine over heating

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,180 miles

Sligh knock n/s/f suspension

Rear tyres worn close to limits

N/s high beam headlamp poor condition

Some freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Sports exhaust system fitted

Surface Corrsion and pitting to all brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2009 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front number plate damaged

Rear tyres worn close to limits

Sligh knock n/s/f suspension

Some freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Sports exhaust system fitted

Surface Corrsion and pitting to all brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,080 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

MIL on.

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

Nearside main beam lense damaged.

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

Offside front fog light lense cracked.

Parts of high level stop light not working.

STRONG ADVISORY - REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED & SLIGHTLY SCORED BY WORN PAD ON NEARSIDE.

Slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Transmission drag impeded inspection of wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,990 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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Y55 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 101,809 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y55 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y55 WRX registered?

Y55 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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