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YR52 HXL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 76,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 76,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction knock sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,305 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate damaged

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,144 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,344 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 9 Jul 2010 63,388 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,281 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,488 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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YR52 HXL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YR52 HXL, 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 YR52 HXL registered?

YR52 HXL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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