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EK52 ZXR

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,421 mi
Last recorded157,421 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 157,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 149,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 138,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 129,927 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 129,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 119,467 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 119,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2020 101,373 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 83,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres low on edges

nearside front wiper blade split on end

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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EK52 ZXR 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 EK52 ZXR, 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 EK52 ZXR registered?

EK52 ZXR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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