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FM02 GFX

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 GFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,970 miles

Aftermarket reg lights used

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe lightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Screenwash only just clears windscreen

both inner sills corroded, not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing aftermarket steering wheel fitted missing airbag (5.4.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short n/s foot well by ecu (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short underneath vehicle (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure underneath vehicle (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch split and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch split and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

damage to oil filter

main beam lights operate off a switch that is different to factory standard

not factory standard number plate lights fitted

slight damage to both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,791 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside headlamps slightly damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,791 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside headlamps slightly damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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FM02 GFX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,739 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM02 GFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM02 GFX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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