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X30 SWS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,650 mi
Last recorded113,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 SWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,650 miles

Break discs are slightly rusty

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 11,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Break discs are slightly rusty

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,883 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,395 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 94,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,377 miles

nsr tyre tread low

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsr tyre tread low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,525 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes have play

Fail 14 Apr 2012 88,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear anti roll bar link bushes have play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,606 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2009 76,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,408 miles

front no-plate cracked.

o/s front brake disc warped,[disstorted].

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill cover fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,810 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,118 miles

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

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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X30 SWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X30 SWS, 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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X30 SWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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