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VN52 FFY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,645 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 127,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,370 miles

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2012 91,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn n/s & o/s

slight play steering rack tie rod

Fail 27 May 2011 84,750 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

all brake pads getting very low

n/s/front steering rack end has slight lift

n/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/front side lamp inop

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,295 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,421 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 60,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,799 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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VN52 FFY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VN52 FFY, 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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VN52 FFY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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