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DY52 HFL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,477 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside front lower light lense is holed and condensated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 72,923 miles

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

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

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 72,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,252 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,214 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 29,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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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DY52 HFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY52 HFL, 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 DY52 HFL registered?

DY52 HFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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