MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel hose corroded filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
strong smell of fuel no evidence of leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise n/s rear tyre outer edge getting worn
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise n/s rear tyre outer edge getting worn
advise o/s front flexi brake pipe starting to rub on inner wheel arch when at full lock
N/s/f tyre worn outside edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
N/s/f tyre worn outside edge
Advise catalic converter has slight blow
Advise oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seals n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise catalic converter has slight blow
Advise oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seals n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs slightly worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
wear affecting front tyres inner edges
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EBW 555A is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EBW 555A, 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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EBW 555A is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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