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SM52 ZST

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 116,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/ bush /marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush/marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,212 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,889 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 98,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 76,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,780 miles

refitted catalyst to get vehicle through emissions

slight damage zone a (has been repaired)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 68,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage zone a (has been repaired)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,260 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,539 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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SM52 ZST is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SM52 ZST, 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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SM52 ZST is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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