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EY52 VTP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VTP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 122,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 120,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 115,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,276 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dash

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,780 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,703 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front driveshaft inner boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,986 miles

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

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,617 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,427 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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EY52 VTP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY52 VTP, 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 EY52 VTP registered?

EY52 VTP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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