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SP52 WDZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,367 mi
Last recorded126,367 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 WDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,367 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

welded repairs have been sealed and painted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe support bars corroded but not excessive

Inner sills corroded but not excessive or holed

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

Oil leak

Outer sill inspection not possible due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,539 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe support bars corroded but not excessive

Inner sills corroded but not excessive or holed

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

Oil leak

Outer sill inspection not possible due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,445 miles

both front and rear spoilers in nead of repair

Fail 25 Apr 2014 115,361 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear spoilers in nead of repair

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 97,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,108 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust leak at manifold

slight play detected at osr wheel

squeal from brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,431 miles

Belly-pan insecurely mounted

O/S/R Outer C V Boot deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,555 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to defected suspension.

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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SP52 WDZ 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 SP52 WDZ, 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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SP52 WDZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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