2002 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · XX02 ART

The Subaru Impreza presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 11 April 2026 at 30,225 miles where the tester recorded no defects. The preceding annual tests show a clean pass profile, with the 12 March 2025 examination at 30,158 miles and the 29 February 2024 test at 29,913 miles both returning no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 3 March 2025 at 30,151 miles, which the record lists with no defects recorded, followed eight days later by a pass at marginally higher mileage, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits far below typical norms for a 24-year-old vehicle. The record shows 29,639 miles in February 2023, rising to just 30,225 miles by April 2026, an average of roughly 195 miles per year across the documented period. Such low annual use implies long stationary periods, which on a 2002 chassis raises the prospect of perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and corrosion to structural underbody members from damp storage rather than wear from driving. A buyer should physically inspect the Impreza for structural rust on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT history omits advisories that low-mileage aged cars often accrue. The tester noted no brake or exhaust emissions concerns, yet standing vehicles commonly develop binding calipers and flat-spotted tyres, so these require hands-on checks. Given the clean but sparse record, verify the 3 March 2025 failure reason through DVSA documentation before purchase.