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WG51 MZF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,316 miles

Corrosion developing in offside and nearside inner sill panels

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 126,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 124,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 124,118 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 119,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres wearing low 1.8-3mm

both rear brake disc backplates corroding

front subframe slightly corroded & damaged

nearside front position lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,944 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,947 miles

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

advise / os/f headlamp aim on lower limit/ n/s/f aim on upper limit/ advise vechile has to many tinted windows

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in tyre(lhf) inside wall.Not to cords

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in tyre(lhf) inside wall.Not to cords

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,921 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

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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WG51 MZF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG51 MZF, 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 WG51 MZF registered?

WG51 MZF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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