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YS52 MXW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 88,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,307 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,743 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 MXW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YS52 MXW, 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 YS52 MXW registered?

YS52 MXW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is YS52 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 MXW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS52 MXW have outstanding finance?

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