MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting turret very heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine management light not working
inner sills heavily corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front sill badly corroded, in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
no engine management light
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill and floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front sill badly corroded, in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
no engine management light
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been welded and covered with sealer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills and floor heavily corroded and weak
outer sill covers fitted
rear brake pipes not visible in rubber grommit
rear fuel pipes heavily corroded
rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified no catalytic converter visible (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining against piston, metal backing against disk (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored from incorrect pad fitment (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top screen tint (3.2 (b) (i))
front subframe has been welded
n/s/f and o/s/f floor and inner sill corroded and weak
outer sill covers fitted
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
natural idle low
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
natural idle low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
positive battery terminal loose
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area, outer sill covered with sill trim further investigation required in that area (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
positive battery terminal loose
BOTH rear tyres perished/cracking in treads NSR-4910 OSR-4810
Offside front tyre has minor run of flat damage to inner shoulder + slightly perished cracking in treads (0713)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine bed/chassis support bar (2.4.A.3)
BOTH rear tyres perished/cracking in treads NSR-4910 OSR-4810
Offside front tyre has minor run of flat damage to inner shoulder + slightly perished cracking in treads (0713)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Crank pulley has play/ deteriorated.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres out of shape.
Both front tyres worn on inner edge(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Crank pulley has play/ deteriorated.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres out of shape.
Both front tyres worn on inner edge(s)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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YN52 WEV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YN52 WEV, 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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YN52 WEV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 2002.
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