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DE02 JVL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 JVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 157,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 157,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 153,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,261 miles

Oil leak

advice excessive travel on hand brake lever

Fail 23 Nov 2013 147,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advice excessive travel on hand brake lever

Pass 23 Nov 2012 138,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,186 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 130,103 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 126,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 121,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2008 115,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,904 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 97,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,463 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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DE02 JVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE02 JVL, 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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DE02 JVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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