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YM52 AAJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 AAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear outer skin of rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,884 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,441 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,906 miles

3mm on nearside front tyre.Legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,113 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2008 35,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,011 miles

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 22 Nov 2005 18,007 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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YM52 AAJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM52 AAJ, 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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YM52 AAJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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