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WJ52 YWW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 105,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 105,727 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect in windscreen obscured by wipers (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 101,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,971 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,378 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside rear

Fail 4 May 2018 87,378 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside rear

Pass 25 May 2017 79,869 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 79,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,705 miles

both rear tyres low

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low

wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,896 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 64,951 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 64,951 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,593 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on edges

sport exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,190 miles

advise noise from sport exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 26,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,005 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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WJ52 YWW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ52 YWW, 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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WJ52 YWW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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