
Subaru Impreza
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
LE51 FFUMOT history
LE51 FFU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 124,337 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE51 FFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE51 FFU was last recorded at 124,337 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 6,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,539 miles · 30 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,798 miles
- Average per year
- 5,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,337 miles
- 2023 – 117,539 miles
- 2022 – 103,575 miles
- 2021 – 98,317 miles
- 2020 – 93,358 miles
- 2019 – 77,556 miles
- 2018 – 77,540 miles
- 2014 – 70,968 miles
- 2013 – 67,739 miles
- 2012 – 61,603 miles
- 2011 – 54,592 miles
- 2010 – 49,749 miles
- 2009 – 41,317 miles
- 2008 – 39,023 miles
- 2007 – 36,690 miles
- 2006 – 33,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEml light onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Undertrays/sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail124,337 miles (+6,798)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,337 miles
- Test number
- 164918574120
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass117,539 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 117,539 miles
- Test number
- 481081968713
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryUndertrays/sill covers fitted
Fail117,508 miles (+13,933)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,508 miles
- Test number
- 385987963112
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 4 holes,nearside and offside front under wheearches and center subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryUndertrays/sill covers fitted
Pass103,575 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,575 miles
- Test number
- 252395940472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,561 miles (+5,244)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,561 miles
- Test number
- 109634716621
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass98,317 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,317 miles
- Test number
- 543668109464
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,317 miles (+4,959)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,317 miles
- Test number
- 818899521720
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 928935120920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,358 miles (+15,802)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 393472537816
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass77,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,556 miles
- Test number
- 982349669185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,556 miles (+16)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,556 miles
- Test number
- 568125423819
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail77,540 miles (+6,572)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,540 miles
- Test number
- 602481928231
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)
Pass70,968 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,968 miles
- Test number
- 319374694484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,739 miles (+6,136)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,739 miles
- Test number
- 289137353258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,603 miles (+143)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,603 miles
- Test number
- 328831642476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteF/discs slightly corroded .o/s/n/s/f/tyres outer wall slightly cut
- NoteSills covered
Fail61,460 miles (+6,868)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,460 miles
- Test number
- 877984732270
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteF/discs slightly corroded .o/s/n/s/f/tyres outer wall slightly cut
- NoteSills covered
Pass54,592 miles (+4,843)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,592 miles
- Test number
- 368347021240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass49,749 miles (+8,432)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,749 miles
- Test number
- 642391800315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,317 miles (+2,294)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,317 miles
- Test number
- 151616749266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,023 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,023 miles
- Test number
- 213105948270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,690 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,690 miles
- Test number
- 272482487262
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside front tyre has side wall damage
Pass36,690 miles (+3,530)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 36,690 miles
- Test number
- 924352587285
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside front tyre has side wall damage
Pass33,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 33,160 miles
- Test number
- 401267646273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about LE51 FFU
- Does LE51 FFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE51 FFU expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE51 FFU?
- The MOT on LE51 FFU expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE51 FFU done?
- LE51 FFU was recorded at 124,337 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
- Has LE51 FFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE51 FFU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE51 FFU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LE51 FFU find?
- LE51 FFU failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, and 3 more.
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