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YP52 YFL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,969 mi
Last recorded107,969 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 YFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 107,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 105,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,414 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 90,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,294 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,294 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/F caliper and N/S/F caliper binding (1.2.1 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,228 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,673 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,197 miles

light surface corrosion on parts of chassis

nearside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,921 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,506 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,139 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,598 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undershield fitted

slight grease leak from N/S/F driveshaft inner CV gaiter

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,892 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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YP52 YFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YP52 YFL, 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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YP52 YFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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