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VN02 WSE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 WSE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 130,602 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE LOW

O/S FRONT WHEEL HAS A SMALL DENT ON INNER RIM

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING

Pass 30 Dec 2016 127,025 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 127,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 125,560 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 118,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,768 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre slight cut on inner wall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,178 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 20 May 2008 67,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,418 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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VN02 WSE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 VN02 WSE, 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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VN02 WSE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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