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EA02 RFJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,750 mi
Last recorded148,750 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

some other suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2024 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some other rear suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2023 148,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 148,323 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres - also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 148,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,424 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 129,931 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears. (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 122,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,428 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 95,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,325 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 72,136 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,279 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,279 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,943 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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EA02 RFJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA02 RFJ, 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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EA02 RFJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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