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CFZ 151

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,920 mi
Last recorded135,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 151
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,920 miles

both headlight lens cloudy reducing light output

Fail 13 Feb 2026 135,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lens cloudy reducing light output

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,471 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 134,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 133,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 133,059 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,506 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 131,506 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Entire exhaust system heavily corroded with multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 129,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Multiple leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Entire exhaust system heavily corroded with multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 128,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple small leaks and heavily corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 128,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.32, limit 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Multiple small leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple small leaks and heavily corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,255 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and damping action appears ineffective (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand, braking system may require repair.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,128 miles

Heat shields on front exhaust system heavily corroded but secure when tested

N/S/F indicator has temporary repair to wiring, but operating during test

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,128 miles

Heat shields on front exhaust system heavily corroded but secure when tested

N/S/F indicator has temporary repair to wiring, but operating during test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 73,814 miles

eng. man light on dashoard

front tyres worn on edges

small mark in windscreen zone A

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eng. man light on dashoard

front tyres worn on edges

small mark in windscreen zone A

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,474 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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CFZ 151 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CFZ 151, 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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CFZ 151 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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