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ET03 ORU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ORU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 76,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,016 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 73,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ET03 ORU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ET03 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET03 ORU?

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What year was ET03 ORU registered?

ET03 ORU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is ET03 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 ORU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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