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YJ51 WBN

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 WBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,469 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,070 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO STEERING & SUSPENSION UNIT FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,741 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake judder on front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,569 miles

underbody dry and rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,358 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,999 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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YJ51 WBN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ51 WBN, 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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YJ51 WBN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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