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VX52 YEC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,004 mi
Last recorded204,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 204,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 201,595 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 201,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,902 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 191,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.465 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 182,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 182,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,083 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 5 May 2015 172,296 miles

both front spring cups rusty/corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 172,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspension spring cups rusty/corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 168,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 157,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded by tail pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2011 151,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 133,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 118,161 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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VX52 YEC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VX52 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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