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YY52 FRU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 125,294 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,291 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose mount worn

Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 121,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,225 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake hoses,temporary fasteners to struts

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,779 miles

Engine management light on

Offside and nearside rear brake hoses,temporary fasteners to struts

Fail 13 Dec 2017 118,779 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Locking device missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside and nearside rear brake hoses,temporary fasteners to struts

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 114,229 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,512 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

general wear on suspension

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,419 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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,105 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,720 miles

nsf tyre cut not exp cords or ply

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,310 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,867 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 48,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,592 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 48,592 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,548 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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YY52 FRU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YY52 FRU, 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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YY52 FRU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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