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YN52 WEV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,640 mi
Last recorded185,640 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 WEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 185,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 180,893 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 180,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 177,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 177,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 171,462 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

natural idle low

Fail 4 Feb 2019 171,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 160,772 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 160,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 147,453 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 147,647 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,566 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 136,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,649 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 130,649 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 119,325 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 105,814 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 93,902 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 60,344 miles

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

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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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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