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EK52 ZYG

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,142 mi
Last recorded201,142 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 201,142 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 201,132 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 197,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 197,492 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole due to corrosion on front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 197,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 193,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 190,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 190,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 188,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 187,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 179,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 179,067 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 169,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 169,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 159,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 159,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,724 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 146,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear driveshaft fouling exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 139,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns no plate lamp dirty

Pass 15 May 2010 113,651 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2009 101,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 93,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 82,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,288 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

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

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 ZYG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EK52 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

EK52 ZYG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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