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A5 PCO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill meets floor, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill meets floor & inner sill both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills meets floor both sides, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,019 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides,also slightly damaged, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,831 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill meets inner, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 125,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill meets inner, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion lower sills both sides, (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 120,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion lower sills both sides, (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner both

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

underside of vehicle going rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

underside of vehicle going rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,663 miles

ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES AS SOON AS POSS!!

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre split around inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

o/s dip/beam on max

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,072 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,075 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,810 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 37,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,841 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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A5 PCO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 A5 PCO, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 PCO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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