2002 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · SY52 FCO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes over the last three testing cycles. The most recent test conducted in October 2021 at 160,040 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car was maintained to a high standard during its final recorded period. While a single failure occurred in September 2018 at 125,293 miles, the immediate pass eight days later suggests a minor issue was rectified quickly without indicative of a deeper mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,668 miles per annum. Between October 2019 and 2021, the car showed a steady rate of use, moving from 126,443 miles in 2019 to 144,188 miles in 2020, and finally to 160,040 miles in 2021. This regularity suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation, which often benefits the engine seals and mechanical components. However, there is no recorded MOT data since October 2021, meaning the vehicle's current roadworthiness is unverified and nearly five years overdue. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underside, as Subaru models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Given the significant gap in testing history, the inspector should check for signs of fluid leaks or perished calipers that may have occurred during the period of inactivity. The age-related rubber components like suspension bushes and brake lines should be scrutinized for cracking, as low mileage does not prevent the degradation of materials over two decades.