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AE02 HRF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HRF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,187 miles

all suspension components corroding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2025 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust system and rear of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,201 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 83,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member/ radiator support badly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust flange deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,163 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,518 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 59,621 miles

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

near side rear outer brake pad 3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,621 miles

near side rear outer brake pad 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,518 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,538 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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AE02 HRF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE02 HRF, 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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AE02 HRF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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