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YX02 AKU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,667 mi
Last recorded180,667 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 180,667 miles

suspension has been lowered anti roll close to fouling steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2024 169,235 miles

general corrosion underside of vechicle

outer sill covers and wheel arch covers fitted

rear sub frame and front lower chassis member corroded

suspension has been lowered anti roll bar close to fouling steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2024 169,235 miles

general corrosion underside of vechicle

outer sill covers and wheel arch covers fitted

rear sub frame and front lower chassis member corroded

suspension has been lowered anti roll bar close to fouling steering rack

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted slit pin missing from o/s front lower brake pad pin (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 157,049 miles

Rear sub frame corroded and front lower chassis member corroded

general corrosion underside of vechicle

outer sill covers fitted

suspension has been adjusted loa anti roll bar close to fouling steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear sub frame corroded

both inner sills corroded

suspension has been adjusted low anti roll bar close to fouling steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play border line pass/fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension has been adjusted low anti roll bar close to fouling steering components on lock to lock

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,814 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pipe corroded at union.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 139,804 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both d bushes perrished

Fail 11 Jun 2020 139,799 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floor to sill, both front floor pans, both rear quadrants and rear subframe all corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 129,882 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both floor to sills and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2018 119,559 miles

metal brake pipe offside rear floor

rust on nearside wheel arch

Pass 31 May 2017 111,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 103,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 101,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 31 May 2014 93,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,206 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 82,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,352 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,349 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,303 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,671 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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YX02 AKU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 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 YX02 AKU, 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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YX02 AKU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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