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YD52 ZHE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,823 mi
Last recorded168,823 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 ZHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 168,823 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 168,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 166,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 166,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 165,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,539 miles

sill covers

Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 161,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 161,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 161,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,098 miles

Catalytic converter rear joint corroded away but not leaking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 159,098 miles

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

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

Catalytic converter rear joint corroded away but not leaking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 156,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,218 miles

Rear tyres very worn outer edges/side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 141,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,528 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 25 Oct 2010 86,086 miles

All tyres low inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,625 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,456 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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YD52 ZHE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD52 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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