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Y971 BSH

2001 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 BSH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,708 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 102,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 93,532 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,986 miles

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

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

both front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 74,581 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)

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,654 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,842 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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Y971 BSH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y971 BSH, 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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Y971 BSH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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