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SY52 FCO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,040 mi
Last recorded160,040 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at floor union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at floor union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,443 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,304 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,985 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,916 miles

Cat pipe starting to corrode

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 115,916 miles

Cat pipe starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 42,453 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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SY52 FCO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY52 FCO, 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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SY52 FCO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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