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WU52 VNJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 166,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 165,504 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 163,778 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 159,011 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 155,037 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 155,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 153,710 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 147,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 144,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 133,056 miles

osf steering rack gautor in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2011 122,885 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 116,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 wheels have damage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 116,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 wheels have damage

Pass 10 Apr 2009 101,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,851 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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WU52 VNJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU52 VNJ, 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 WU52 VNJ registered?

WU52 VNJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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