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T12 WRX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 94,732 miles

all suspension and underside slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 91,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s sills corroded at rear inner

Pass 24 May 2016 89,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion all over (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded in multiple places

Fail 12 May 2016 89,701 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe at offside front wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front anti-roll bar 'd' bush mounting area corroded away (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion all over (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion all over (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded in multiple places

Pass 16 May 2015 88,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,785 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 86,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 85,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 84,688 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2011 84,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 82,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 78,836 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END. CORRISION TO REAR N/SIDE SUSPENSION STRUT BUT STILL OK AT TIME OF TESTING.

Pass 17 May 2008 74,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,083 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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T12 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T12 WRX, 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 T12 WRX registered?

T12 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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