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DS02 DHY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,265 mi
Last recorded66,265 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 DHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,168 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,937 miles

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

slight splitting to o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2013 85,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M light on

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,976 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,113 miles

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

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

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

advise knocking noise found during brake test

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise knocking noise found during brake test

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,224 miles

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

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 Jun 2007 37,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,153 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DS02 DHY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS02 DHY, 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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DS02 DHY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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