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SO02 HMU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 HMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORRODING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM JOIN AT FUEL TANK TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FROM JOIN AT FUEL TANK TO FLEXY CORRODED AND LEAKING AT FLEXY JOIN (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORRODING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,213 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged INSECURE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,994 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,485 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 107,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,814 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure BOLT MISSING O/S QUARTER PANEL (5.2.1a)

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)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,704 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

REAR AXLE FRONT SUPPORT BEAM N/S AND O/S HAS LIFT ON BUSHES

Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,704 miles

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)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR AXLE FRONT SUPPORT BEAM N/S AND O/S HAS LIFT ON BUSHES

Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,664 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine emissions malfunction lamp / decat pipe

front brake pad worn

front roll bar play

osr tyre close to limit and badly perished / fronts perished 2154017

rear brake discs inner corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,534 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,482 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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SO02 HMU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SO02 HMU, 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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SO02 HMU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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