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YW02 LBU

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,558 mi
Last recorded136,558 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 LBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 131,882 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 131,879 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From Join At CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,913 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,898 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy strong advise (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both outer sill areas covered

engine oil low

long travel on parking brake

Pass 14 May 2019 109,295 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 103,712 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 103,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 97,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 97,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,496 miles

tyres worn /low tread level on all four wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,917 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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YW02 LBU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW02 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YW02 LBU registered?

YW02 LBU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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