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Y24 BAG

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 BAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,354 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,325 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front trailing arm bushes and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear outer clips missing cv boots

engine light on

sill cover missing

Pass 23 May 2018 94,710 miles

Engine management light on

Headlight lenses deteriorated causing weak beam pattern

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear outer driveshaft gaiters have clips missing but are still secure

Sill covers fitted

Upper parts of both front springs corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 94,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Headlight lenses deteriorated causing weak beam pattern

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear outer driveshaft gaiters have clips missing but are still secure

Sill covers fitted

Upper parts of both front springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 90,905 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 May 2017 90,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat on shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,816 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

engine management light showing

Fail 18 May 2016 86,816 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

engine management light showing

Pass 15 May 2015 82,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres signs of cracking

Fail 15 May 2015 82,448 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres signs of cracking

Pass 7 May 2014 77,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 73,013 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 68,011 miles

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,725 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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Y24 BAG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 Y24 BAG, 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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Y24 BAG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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