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W254 HKL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,418 mi
Last recorded36,418 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 HKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 35,073 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside rear suspension strut top

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,896 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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W254 HKL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W254 HKL, 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 W254 HKL registered?

W254 HKL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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