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EBW 555A

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,443 mi
Last recorded159,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 555A
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 159,447 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,842 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 98,841 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,179 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,399 miles

N/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,937 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wear affecting front tyres inner edges

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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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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