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EY52 XSA

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate seperating (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,446 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear wheel arches (front of inner arch) are corroded, small hole on each side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,743 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking coolant ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,451 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,837 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,602 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 94,602 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres starting to deterioate

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,727 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,164 miles

all tyres low & perrished

deep cut osf outter wall

Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,164 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres low & perrished

deep cut osf outter wall

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,815 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 XSA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

EY52 XSA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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