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EY52 XSL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 78,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both wheels (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both wheels (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 77,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,003 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,002 miles

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

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

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 26 Oct 2012 68,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,616 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,086 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,248 miles

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

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 XSL 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 89.5%.

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 XSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY52 XSL registered?

EY52 XSL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is EY52 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 XSL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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