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EY52 XSX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2019 117,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced half as bright as the offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just after the union to the front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has multiple holes caused by corrosion within 30cm of the mounting for the rear sub frame and rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just after the union to the front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Has a large hole in the spring seat caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety The underneath of the vehicle is coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body is corroded in multiple locations all four wheel arches outer sills. Not with prescribed areas

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs are heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from an manifold. can not determine exactly as under a heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both lower sills, both main chassis rails front and rear, body floor, boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,968 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear end corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear end corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,396 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,123 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,123 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,171 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,171 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,074 miles

All Four tires worn on the outside

All Lower body has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,074 miles

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

All Lower body has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,657 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 42,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XSX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY52 XSX, 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 XSX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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