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YX02 KEJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 126,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 125,871 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 125,869 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 125,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 125,672 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 119,177 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Offside and Nearside backplates corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 119,172 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and Nearside backplates corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 116,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2020 116,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at the block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,126 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,059 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight from bacbox to centre conection (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Note;- slight tear on offside rear tyre outter sidewall.

Note;- slight wear on nearside rear shocker.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,573 miles

Offside 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 KEJ 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 76%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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