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DX52 WRX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 109,270 miles

under body slight corrosion

under body undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,682 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link slight play.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,319 miles

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 90,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,518 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside/offside rear tyres worn on edges(not cut as deep as centre treaded area),Surface cracks in nearside front tyre treaded area

offside rear upper inner wing surface corrosion

slight corrosion/wear front and rear brake discs,Covers fitted to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc corrding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,599 miles

both rear tyres bald on insides

front pads low

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear discs rusting

Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,599 miles

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

rear discs rusting

both rear tyres bald on insides

front pads low

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 68,561 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,065 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,103 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 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRX, 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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What year was DX52 WRX registered?

DX52 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is DX52 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 WRX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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