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YX02 AVJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill repaired but corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired but corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 115,223 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 115,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 78,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,983 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

traces of anti-freeze at top of radiator

Pass 29 May 2009 60,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 21,870 miles

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

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

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 AVJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AVJ, 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 AVJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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