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X229 AHW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 AHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,281 miles

General corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,248 miles

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

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

General corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,760 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,080 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,206 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,587 miles

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,441 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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X229 AHW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X229 AHW, 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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X229 AHW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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