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EX52 GMO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,893 mi
Last recorded126,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 126,893 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 117,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 117,996 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,710 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,137 miles

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,122 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,015 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,015 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,999 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,531 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,434 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 51,434 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

front tyres bauld on inner edges

front tyres low on tread

rear brake pads getting 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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EX52 GMO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX52 GMO, 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 EX52 GMO registered?

EX52 GMO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is EX52 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 GMO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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