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MM52 BDE

2002 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,258 mi
Last recorded128,258 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Wrx85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BDE
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 128,258 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 128,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 112,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 112,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,865 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,421 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 86,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,985 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 77,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,857 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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MM52 BDE is a 2002 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 85,507 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM52 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM52 BDE is a 2002 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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