2002 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · RIB 5043
2002 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 77,623 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RIB 5043 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 77,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
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RIB 5043 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 (RIB 5043) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RIB 5043 Mileage History
- 05/09/202369,534 mi
- 15/10/202477,575 mi+8,041 mi
- 18/10/202477,577 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/202677,621 mi+44 mi
- 26/01/202677,623 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SUBARU IMPREZA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
Rear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
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