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AD51 VMC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,331 mi
Last recorded43,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VMC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 42,847 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 28 Mar 2025 42,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,271 miles

front and rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,709 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,802 miles

both front tyres, treads wearing at edges.

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

petrol smell under car, no leak evident.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,741 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,742 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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AD51 VMC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD51 VMC, 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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What year was AD51 VMC registered?

AD51 VMC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AD51 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VMC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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