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SP02 JDF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,695 mi
Last recorded164,695 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 164,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both undersills inner flitches and rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 159,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,722 miles

Front front n/s and o/s tyres starting to wear on edges

Front slight crack in front number plate

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 143,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 141,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 139,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 135,988 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 129,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engin malifunction light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,672 miles

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

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

engin malifunction light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 86,019 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded and worn to excess.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has several splits in inner sidewall n/s/f tyre has a split in inner sidewall.

Pass 31 May 2010 74,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,285 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 65,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 55,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,264 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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SP02 JDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SP02 JDF, 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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What year was SP02 JDF registered?

SP02 JDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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