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DN51 XUR

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XUR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 117,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 114,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 111,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 109,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 107,203 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2021 107,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,879 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 98,570 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,574 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 83,574 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,224 miles

EML light on dash

n/s/r indicator fading

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyres perishing/cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,901 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear BORDERLINE

rear diff seeping

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,877 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,308 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,975 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,674 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 27 Jan 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 27,013 miles

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

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

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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DN51 XUR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN51 XUR, 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 DN51 XUR registered?

DN51 XUR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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