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YM51 OCD

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OCD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,711 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / UNION BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE / UNION BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT - 195 60 15 88V

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS - STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST / CHASSIS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,711 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED - STILL READABLE

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / UNION BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE / UNION BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT - 195 60 15 88V

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS - STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST / CHASSIS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,693 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,669 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2018 115,642 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,829 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN - 195 60 15 88V

UNDERSIDE SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT JOIN BLOWING (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS SPLIT 2 X 20" (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

O/S/R SHOCK BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN - 195 60 15 88V

UNDERSIDE SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,114 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 78,051 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 63,147 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 43,139 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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YM51 OCD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM51 OCD, 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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YM51 OCD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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