MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear section held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front flexi brake pipe held on shock absorber with a tie wrap but not insecure
o/s front tyre is heavily worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr/osr marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr/osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust blow
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre rear seatbelt buckle webbing frayed
nail in offside front tyre
rear exhaust blow
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre rear seatbelt buckle webbing frayed
nail in offside front tyre
rear exhaust blow
centre rear seatbelt buckle attachment frayed
splits in both rear tyre inner sidewalls
rear centre seatbelt buckle webbing frayed
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres low on edges †front pads low
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EJ52 DSV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DSV, 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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EJ52 DSV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2002.
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