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SP52 YHJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,702 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 119,701 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on outer edge. cracked and perished. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on outer edge. cracked and perished. 215x45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,181 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (metal very thin ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 106,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine management light on

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (metal very thin ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,227 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 front too rears. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,225 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 front too rears. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 95,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,793 miles

near side front and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,788 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear brake disc scorred

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all disc pads wearing low

both rear tyres weariong on inner edges

slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

very slight damage to front no plate

Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,346 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all disc pads wearing low

both rear tyres weariong on inner edges

slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

very slight damage to front no plate

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,736 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,039 miles

RIGHT FRONT TYRE AT LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,117 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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SP52 YHJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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