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DA52 GMF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,760 mi
Last recorded130,760 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GMF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,760 miles

General corrosion on underside components

Hole in off side rear wing

Large cash of hazel nut on top of engine block (possible fire risk)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering intermittently notchy (suspect PAS pump)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 130,759 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil low

General corrosion on underside components

Hole in off side rear wing

Large cash of hazel nut on top of engine block (possible fire risk)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer bumper cover loose

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 129,478 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer bumper cover loose

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,069 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 126,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Offside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,710 miles

E M L lamp on

Exhaust flanges corroded on CAT

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 122,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

E M L lamp on

Exhaust flanges corroded on CAT

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 119,229 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front anti roll bar 'D' bush rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear shock absorbers are weak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front cat flange corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 116,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front cat flange corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

center exhaust pipe flanges corroded

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 111,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

center exhaust pipe flanges corroded

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,986 miles

Rear discs rusty but OK

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,044 miles

All tyres 3-4mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,746 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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DA52 GMF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA52 GMF, 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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DA52 GMF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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