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VX52 YOL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,334 mi
Last recorded115,334 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,334 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front/rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front/rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,000 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,953 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,566 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,851 miles

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,049 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,180 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 31,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YOL 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 73.9%.

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 YOL, 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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What year was VX52 YOL registered?

VX52 YOL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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