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VX02 UJS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 UJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 155,927 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2026 155,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 143,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 140,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 129,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,070 miles

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

under side muddy

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,196 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate water damaged and cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate water damaged and cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,387 miles

front pads low

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,382 miles

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

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

front pads low

off side rear tyre very low inner edge 3mm

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,480 miles

osf wheel vibration on rotation poss bearing 4x4 hard to detect

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,466 miles

osf wheel vibration on rotation bearing hard to test 4x4

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,459 miles

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

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

osf wheel vibration on rotation bearing hard to test 4x4

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,848 miles

engine light on

small stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,951 miles

both front wheels have slight vibration on rotation,

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,668 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 42,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,151 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VX02 UJS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX02 UJS, 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 VX02 UJS registered?

VX02 UJS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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