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VE51 YDC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 94,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,006 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underbody condition. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 89,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underbody condition. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,097 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,204 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 54,381 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2010 54,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,033 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,608 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn(bald) on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 25,390 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,390 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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VE51 YDC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE51 YDC, 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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VE51 YDC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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