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DX52 LVH

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,210 mi
Last recorded123,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 123,210 miles

Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fitted upside down (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed catalyst removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail corrosion excessive (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe support bolt loose

oil leak

rear suspension components components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 115,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Offside Front tyre bald inner

Fail 27 Dec 2017 115,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Offside Front tyre bald inner

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,904 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 103,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play excess play (2.6.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 88,252 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,948 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre plus cut on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,309 miles

engine management light on

neaeside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

near side rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,307 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine oil low

neaeside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

near side rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

emissons only just passed

Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

emissons only just passed

Pass 24 Dec 2012 55,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,150 miles

unable to check outer sill plastic cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,513 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 LVH is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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