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YF51 PBV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,545 mi
Last recorded104,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 PBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 104,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,894 miles

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

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

engine fault lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

engine fault lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at power streeing rack and D bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,220 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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YF51 PBV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 PBV, 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 YF51 PBV registered?

YF51 PBV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is YF51 PBV safe to buy?

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