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X947 XKH

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 XKH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2022 83,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and arch corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded/holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seat mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded/holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper section of inner wheel arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper section of inner wheel arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,375 miles

Brake discs have surface rust

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,365 miles

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

Brake discs have surface rust

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,353 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 83,353 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,574 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,271 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,266 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,128 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,887 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 54,282 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 54,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,186 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,472 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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X947 XKH is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X947 XKH, 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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X947 XKH is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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