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AE52 BYU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,532 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,194 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,155 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 121,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,535 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 79,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,023 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 BYU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

AE52 BYU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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