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WP52 DXR

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,516 mi
Last recorded105,516 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 DXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 105,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge cracked also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge cracked also. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,744 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 29,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WP52 DXR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WP52 DXR, 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 WP52 DXR registered?

WP52 DXR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is WP52 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 DXR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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