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EX52 UMG

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,664 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 100,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 98,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 92,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perished

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perished

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 78,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps in poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps in poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,964 miles

ecm lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,232 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,006 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 17,966 miles

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 UMG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX52 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

EX52 UMG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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