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VU02 CXC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,919 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,915 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,682 miles

offside rear has slight damage to door

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,218 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,865 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,442 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,359 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 97,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,151 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to run out of shape on inner edge

slight wheel bearing noise from rear

Fail 29 Nov 2008 90,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre starting to run out of shape on inner edge

slight wheel bearing noise from rear

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,831 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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VU02 CXC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU02 CXC, 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 VU02 CXC registered?

VU02 CXC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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