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2002 HJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,046 mi
Last recorded149,046 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2002 HJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 149,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,985 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,180 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 146,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,864 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 141,706 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2018 141,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 139,171 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 137,727 miles

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

coil spring corroded two front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 134,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 132,300 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 127,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 123,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 120,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 115,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 100,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 94,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 86,840 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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2002 HJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 2002 HJ, 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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What year was 2002 HJ registered?

2002 HJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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