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DA02 MZY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,911 mi
Last recorded74,911 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MZY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

corosion to floor areas

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 6 Nov 2024 73,369 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

corosion to floor areas

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 8 Oct 2024 73,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emmisions high coolant overspill test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to floor area

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 13 Jul 2023 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rocker and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 57,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rocker and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,205 miles

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

radiator support coroided

Fail 4 Jan 2019 52,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator support coroided

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,017 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 46,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin inner edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,780 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 119,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 114,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,654 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 67,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 62,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2007 54,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 44,890 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 44,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2005 34,313 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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DA02 MZY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 DA02 MZY, 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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DA02 MZY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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