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YU52 YVD

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YVD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 105,491 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 105,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 105,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 105,197 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front mainbeam not working

Pass 31 Dec 2022 104,956 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 104,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,923 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

neg. battery terminal loose

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 92,013 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE . . PASSED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre inner edge uneven wear DEVOLD OF TREAD in places. passed at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 71,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,704 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,881 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,698 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,688 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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YU52 YVD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YU52 YVD, 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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YU52 YVD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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