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VN02 XFE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 XFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front anti roll bar d bushes allowing slight movement of anti roll bar

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,739 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 91,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 91,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 90,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,431 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,933 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 77,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,570 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2008 54,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,351 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 XFE 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 66.7%.

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 XFE, 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 VN02 XFE registered?

VN02 XFE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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