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EA02 RFO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 119,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 116,245 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 116,242 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 111,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,651 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,383 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,867 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 RFO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA02 RFO, 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 EA02 RFO registered?

EA02 RFO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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