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YC02 YEX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,260 mi
Last recorded93,260 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 YEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 86,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 86,597 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both inoperable (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2019 78,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 73,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill guards fitted

underbody selant covers all components under vehicle

Fail 18 May 2018 73,466 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

sill guards fitted

underbody selant covers all components under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 122,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,943 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,773 miles

a/c pump pulley noise?

damage to o/s/f seat belt edge

front brake pads getting low

small cut n/s//f tyre outer side wall

wear to front tyres edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,025 miles

slight exhaust blow from turbo area

Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaust blow from turbo area

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,791 miles

air con pulley noisy

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow - manifold area

slight play in o/s/f drop link rod

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2009 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air con pulley noisy

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow - manifold area

slight play in o/s/f drop link rod

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,558 miles

engine managment light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight exhaust blow - o/s manfold area

slight play in o/s/f drop link rod

Fail 23 Jan 2008 89,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nail in o/s/r tyre

all tyre tread depths 2 - 3 mm + wear to edges

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow - o/s manfold area

slight play in o/s/f drop link rod

Fail 18 Jan 2007 82,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 91,094 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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YC02 YEX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC02 YEX, 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 YC02 YEX registered?

YC02 YEX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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