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YX52 TSU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 TSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 85,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Fail 19 Oct 2024 85,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,851 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 77,140 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))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 73,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened offside of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,458 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,915 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,915 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,476 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,476 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,638 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,561 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,244 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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YX52 TSU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX52 TSU, 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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YX52 TSU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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