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TA02 SUB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA02 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 106,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,036 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 98,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,374 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,363 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,685 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside head light bulb dim but still puts out beam pattern

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished 215/45/17

Fail 6 Jul 2018 82,685 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged PART OF IT MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside head light bulb dim but still puts out beam pattern

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished 215/45/17

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,199 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,994 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,555 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Radiator leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,151 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2009 31,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 15,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,849 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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TA02 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TA02 SUB, 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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TA02 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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