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YV51 EDF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 EDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,718 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2017 118,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,795 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,808 miles

vehicle becoming slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle becoming slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,305 miles

front tyre treads getting low and worn on edges

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside headlamp adjuster broken

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Fail 18 Jul 2013 86,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyre treads getting low and worn on edges

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside headlamp adjuster broken

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,326 miles

both rear tyres worn to excess

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,169 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,737 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,252 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

slight knock from front suspention

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,749 miles

slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,509 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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YV51 EDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YV51 EDF, 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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YV51 EDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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