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TO02 WRX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO02 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 111,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,392 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 102,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,308 miles

advise slight play in steering rack and column

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,308 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight play in steering rack and column

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

engine oil level low

offside front brake hose rubbing on inner wing

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,920 miles

engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front brake hose rubbing on inner wing

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,596 miles

headlamp outputs slighty different

n/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low

rear pads getting low

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,596 miles

Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front brake hoses slightly fouling suspension on lock.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake hoses slightly fouling suspension on lock.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,497 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 37,496 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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TO02 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TO02 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 TO02 WRX registered?

TO02 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for TO02 WRX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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