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YC52 MJX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 MJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 158,456 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective join to mid section but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front light corrosion shocks

Rear sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2018 150,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective join to mid section but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front light corrosion shocks

Rear sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2017 145,895 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both osf and nsf (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from join on osr to nsr hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both osf and nsf (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 139,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from floor to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,212 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 128,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,099 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

clutch fluid reservoir low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,874 miles

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

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

engine light on

exhaust heat shield rattling

off side rear number plate light dull

rear back plates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,511 miles

offside front tyre 2mm inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,511 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre 2mm inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,887 miles

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

heat sheild rattle

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,934 miles

hand brake travel

rear brake discs partly worn and corrodded, pads well worn 3-5000

slight knock from front suspension

Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,934 miles

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

hand brake travel

rear brake discs partly worn and corrodded, pads well worn 3-5000

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,703 miles

front discs well worn 3-6000 until need changed

rear discs edges corrodeing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,314 miles

hand brake travel

slight wear in n/s/f link

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,374 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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YC52 MJX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC52 MJX, 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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YC52 MJX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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