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YM52 AAX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,431 mi
Last recorded211,431 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 AAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 211,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 211,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 210,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 210,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 204,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 193,645 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 183,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 175,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 164,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 164,368 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 147,458 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut to sidewall of tyre osf no cords showing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,407 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2012 133,405 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,936 miles

N/S registration plate lamp slightly dim.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,773 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,634 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 70,620 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YM52 AAX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM52 AAX, 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 YM52 AAX registered?

YM52 AAX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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