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AE52 BYL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,232 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,423 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 113,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 104,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,121 miles

oil level low at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers smearing slighly

Fail 9 Dec 2011 92,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers smearing slighly

oil level low at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,103 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE52 BYL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE52 BYL, 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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What year was AE52 BYL registered?

AE52 BYL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AE52 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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