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M533 ELB

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,532 mi
Last recorded18,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 ELB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 18,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Head light condensation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 18,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Head light condensation

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 18,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,016 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 107,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 107,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rust to general underside....

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust to closers, inner sills, pans x members and general underside

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,629 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 87,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 68,568 miles

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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M533 ELB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M533 ELB, 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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M533 ELB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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