CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y943 BWN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,175 mi
Last recorded125,175 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 BWN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 124,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 122,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 May 2020 122,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 121,666 miles

Both rear coil-over top mounts have play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 121,666 miles

Both rear coil-over top mounts have play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 120,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,322 miles

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 Front 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 13 Nov 2017 116,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 112,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,144 miles

offside front subframe rear end corroded and holed but not affecting the strenght of any stress point

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,974 miles

Drivers wing mirror loose

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s aim on lower limit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,253 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y943 BWN 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 72.7%.

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 Y943 BWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y943 BWN?

You can check the full history of Y943 BWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y943 BWN registered?

Y943 BWN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y943 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 BWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y943 BWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y943 BWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.