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CN51 FYG

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 FYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 138,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 136,634 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 136,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 136,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 115,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2013 78,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 69,414 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 65,106 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracked and damaged

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 20 May 2011 65,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracked and damaged

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,917 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,917 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

Fail 4 Jan 2008 50,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,208 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,120 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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CN51 FYG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CN51 FYG, 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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CN51 FYG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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