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YD52 ZGW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 ZGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 130,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,175 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

E.M.L light on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,194 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,880 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,620 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,620 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,057 miles

Offside Front 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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YD52 ZGW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD52 ZGW, 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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YD52 ZGW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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