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Y963 VEU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,169 miles

Aux belt frayed

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Eml light on

Exhaust nut missing on front pipe

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2024 75,126 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust nut missing on front pipe

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Aux belt frayed

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Eml light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,197 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 71,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,887 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,878 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,274 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,635 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,331 miles

front pads are low and discs in very poor condition

slight exhaust leak front and centre

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack due to age.

Tyre size- 215/45-R17 94W.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 35,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack due to age.

Tyre size- 215/45-R17 94W.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,399 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,102 miles

has slight leak of exhaust gases from center section

Fail 16 Mar 2013 31,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has slight leak of exhaust gases from center section

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2009 22,310 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,850 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 21,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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Y963 VEU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y963 VEU, 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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Y963 VEU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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