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VU02 CXX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CXX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 161,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 161,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes - through rear floor to block and from block to rear flexi's - above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe holed and corroded at o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at rear - upper suspension mount prescribed area holed and corroded above rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose at rear mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose at rear mount (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust leak at joints

Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,356 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,621 miles

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

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

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

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

oil low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,095 miles

O/S/R Tyre sidewalls cracking and perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R Tyre sidewalls cracking and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,116 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 60 15 v

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,116 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 60 15 v

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,000 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,034 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

exhaust system corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CXX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

VU02 CXX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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