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EJ52 DSV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,508 mi
Last recorded129,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,540 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 123,349 miles

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))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 123,346 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,129 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,129 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,059 miles

rear exhaust blow

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,059 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,059 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,706 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,017 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle attachment frayed

splits in both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,880 miles

rear centre seatbelt buckle webbing frayed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,100 miles

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

Fail 10 Jan 2011 74,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,767 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,209 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,501 miles

front tyres low on edges †front pads low

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 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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