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DX52 LCF

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 LCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk in sidewall missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure snapped off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk in sidewall missing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 59,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner tyre shoulder worn

o/s/f tyre side wall perrished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,301 miles

Both front tyre side walls have cracks close to the cords.

Both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,301 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyre side walls have cracks close to the cords.

Both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 416,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,730 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,905 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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DX52 LCF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX52 LCF, 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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DX52 LCF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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