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DF02 HCU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,519 mi
Last recorded134,519 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 134,519 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 134,410 miles

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

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 121,862 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,622 miles

Rear Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,057 miles

cracking in tyre n/s/r

Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

cracking in tyre n/s/r

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,898 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,869 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres worn unevenly

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,143 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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DF02 HCU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 DF02 HCU, 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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DF02 HCU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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