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DX52 LVF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,427 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 132,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 132,809 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 114,428 miles

rust on rear wheel arches both sides

Fail 3 Aug 2019 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rust on rear wheel arches both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,350 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 84,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,017 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 80,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,450 miles

Oil leak

slight fraying on both front seatbelts

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,444 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre walls/tread badly cracked no cord showing at test

slight fraying on both front seatbelts

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly cracked/perrished on inner walls/tread

very slight fraying on both front seat belts

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,550 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 11 Aug 2010 47,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,886 miles

Minor oil leaks from driveshaft seal. Brake hoses perished. Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load. Surface corrosion to various steel brake pipes

Wipoers smearing slightly. Alloy rims slightly damaged. Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system. Slight corrosion & wear to front brake disc inner faces. Rear brake discs slightly scored & worn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Minor oil leaks from driveshaft seal. Brake hoses perished. Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load. Surface corrosion to various steel brake pipes

Wipoers smearing slightly. Alloy rims slightly damaged. Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system. Slight corrosion & wear to front brake disc inner faces. Rear brake discs slightly scored & worn

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,557 miles

both driver and passenger seatbelts frayed. 2x led bulbs inop on high level brake light. exhaust corroded. engine and sills covered by plastic trims.o/s/r tyre perished and cracked in tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 15,513 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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DX52 LVF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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