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YO02 MFM

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,442 mi
Last recorded139,442 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 139,442 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 134,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 134,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,861 miles

Nearside registration light cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,871 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,623 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 96,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

noisey power steering pump

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,077 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,077 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 82,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,708 miles

handbrake high

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,073 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,060 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 90,985 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 90,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 83,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,124 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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YO02 MFM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YO02 MFM, 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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YO02 MFM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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