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YY52 VRX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,776 mi
Last recorded139,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,776 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 139,758 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 134,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,667 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 115,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 107,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,773 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 104,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,053 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate DIM (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,841 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,841 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,910 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 92,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,949 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

head lamp power supply has fault.

off side front side light has blue tint

off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

off side front side light has blue tint

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,745 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,795 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

adjusted both headlight aims to pass

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YY52 VRX, 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 VRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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