2002 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · PL02 OWU
2002 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 77,186 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 OWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2025
- 77,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 OWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Impreza (PL02 OWU) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL02 OWU Mileage History
- 20/07/202272,714 mi
- 20/07/202272,714 mi
- 12/07/202376,030 mi+3,316 mi
- 17/07/202376,068 mi+38 mi
- 21/01/202577,186 mi+1,118 mi
Average of roughly 1,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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