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EY52 XSW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

158,697 mi
Last recorded158,697 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 156,231 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 154,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 154,278 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 144,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 140,467 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,856 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,855 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,615 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 92,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 74,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,783 miles

both front tyres omm on outer edges of tread

rear brake pads looking low

Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,819 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 XSW 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 82.1%.

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 XSW, 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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EY52 XSW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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