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VX52 YDF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 125,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,857 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 112,857 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 104,379 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 104,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 92,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 88,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 88,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,839 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,875 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,115 miles

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

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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VX52 YDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX52 YDF, 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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VX52 YDF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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