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EJ52 DSU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,361 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,453 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Fail 27 Oct 2021 77,453 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,522 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,522 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,187 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,886 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,767 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,509 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,720 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,720 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,591 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,493 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 23,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front & rear pads wearing low

near side front tyre outer wall some damage

off side front tyre inner tread section worn

some movement steering rack clamp joint mounts

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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EJ52 DSU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ52 DSU, 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 EJ52 DSU registered?

EJ52 DSU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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