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YV51 FTA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,033 mi
Last recorded154,033 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,033 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 154,033 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 151,547 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,654 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,339 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 122,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 100,340 miles

Both front tyres Heavily worn on inner edge,No cords visable.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre Heavily worn on inner edge,No cords visable.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,343 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 73,251 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 68,632 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,372 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,778 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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YV51 FTA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YV51 FTA, 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

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What year was YV51 FTA registered?

YV51 FTA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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