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AE52 BZC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RHR inner sill corroded, but not holed at this time. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at rear exhaust muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,844 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RHR sill panel corroded, but not holed at this time. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,483 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RHR of sill panel corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 113,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security RHR of sill panel corroded but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 112,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear of sill, but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin LHR brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished, mainly LHR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of sills corroded but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring damaged LHR, but ABS still working. (1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,570 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LHF side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Rear Fog light not working. (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working LH stop light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring damaged LHR, but ABS still working. (1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LH number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rear ABS sensor wiring poor condition, but system still functions. (1.6 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy LHR wheel bearing slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

screen wash poor but still clears screen.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,921 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,283 miles

boot floor not checked as boot full

Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,710 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,710 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,477 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 7,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,471 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,590 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,966 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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AE52 BZC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE52 BZC, 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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AE52 BZC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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