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SY02 XDZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,764 mi
Last recorded137,764 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 XDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 137,764 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,128 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,498 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 1956015

brake pipes and hoses corroded

exhaust corrosion

fuel tank corroded and straps

slight noise spinning rear wheel

sump corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 99,432 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit 1956015

brake pipes and hoses corroded

exhaust corrosion

fuel tank corroded and straps

parking brake imbalance

slight bind osf brake

slight noise spinning rear wheel

sump corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,992 miles

brake pipes and hoses corroded

sump and tank corroded

tyres worn close to limit 1956015

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake pipes and hoses corroded

sump and tank corroded

tyres worn close to limit 1956015

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,652 miles

all brake hoses corroded

exhaust centre badly corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

osf brake pipe corroded / both rear to flexis slightly corrded

sign of coolant leak

sump corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,767 miles

nsf main beam fault?

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

sump corroded

couple dents scratches

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,155 miles

couple dents scratches

play front roll bar links

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 50,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,433 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 44,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,818 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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SY02 XDZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY02 XDZ, 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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SY02 XDZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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