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DX52 LCP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 LCP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,706 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 29 May 2024 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 19 May 2023 89,259 miles

all rear of car rusting

front subframe rusting

undertray insecure

Fail 17 May 2023 89,255 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear of car rusting

front subframe rusting

undertray insecure

Pass 18 May 2022 88,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 88,709 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 87,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front lower ball joint nut split pin missing

offside front brake sticking

Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,852 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front lower ball joint nut split pin missing

offside front brake sticking

Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,612 miles

both front spring lower coils wearing on shock absorber cup.

engine malfunction indicator light on.

grease leaking from offside front inner c.v joint gaiter.

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,609 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

both front spring lower coils wearing on shock absorber cup.

engine malfunction indicator light on.

grease leaking from offside front inner c.v joint gaiter.

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,937 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,073 miles

both front coil springs worn by rubbing on lower mounting cup

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,073 miles

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

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

both front coil springs worn by rubbing on lower mounting cup

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,941 miles

Front tyres both worn close to limit outter edges suspect front tracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 46,941 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front tyres both worn close to limit outter edges suspect front tracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,336 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 30,336 miles

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

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 LCP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LCP, 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 LCP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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