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AE52 BYS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,000 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 77,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,771 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,904 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 72,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,714 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 71,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,663 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape on inner tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,469 miles

Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape On The Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,414 miles

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 BYS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

AE52 BYS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 BYS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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