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D3 YEL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 YEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 102,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 102,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2024 100,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,870 miles

All exhaust joints in poor condition/corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to front tpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2022 95,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust joints in poor condition/corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to front tpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,511 miles

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

O/s & N/s plastic Sill covers Fitted

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

Suspension Components Corroded

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,330 miles

Outer Sill covers fitted

Slight underbody Corrosion

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,536 miles

light corrosion to inner sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,521 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,196 miles

sills covered

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,679 miles

all four road tyres worn on the edges

Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,738 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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D3 YEL 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 87.5%.

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 D3 YEL, 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 D3 YEL registered?

D3 YEL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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