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V111 XSR

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,149 mi
Last recorded116,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 XSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,801 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure Subframe bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Subframe bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched Fitted incorrectly (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Mirror casing insecure

Both headlamps slightly insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and both rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft inner joint fouling exhaust

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,405 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,405 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

OSR tyre wearing low

Rear brake pad fitting kit touching brake discs

Slight bind at both rear wheels

Pass 5 Dec 2012 131,237 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 131,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,393 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,095 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 68,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 63,042 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005

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

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

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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V111 XSR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V111 XSR, 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 V111 XSR registered?

V111 XSR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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