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SC51 BAD

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,486 mi
Last recorded141,486 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 140,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,279 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 137,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,053 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 103,333 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 85,616 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,483 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,914 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,050 miles

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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SC51 BAD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SC51 BAD, 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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SC51 BAD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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