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WA02 OFM

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,461 mi
Last recorded117,461 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,160 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,504 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,503 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,270 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 82,270 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 21 May 2015 79,457 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Slight noise from OSR wheel bearing when spun

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

Pass 22 May 2014 76,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing to outter walls

Pass 16 May 2013 73,309 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,991 miles

all brake discs corroided

Pass 18 May 2011 60,970 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 54,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2010 54,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2009 47,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 47,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2008 39,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,825 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WA02 OFM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WA02 OFM, 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 WA02 OFM registered?

WA02 OFM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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