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YS52 HGM

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,332 mi
Last recorded110,332 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 HGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 110,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides sill covered with spoiler doesn't allow fully inspaction

exhaust brackets corroded

general underbody corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2015 110,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides sill covered with spoiler doesn't allow fully inspaction

exhaust brackets corroded

general underbody corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,001 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

components on vehicle corroded

general underbody rust

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported.

Pass 10 May 2013 99,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 99,351 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 96,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnetwill not close

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,268 miles

nearside front side repeater damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,360 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,308 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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YS52 HGM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS52 HGM, 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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YS52 HGM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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