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BD51 HWZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,121 mi
Last recorded121,121 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 HWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 121,121 miles

Engine management light remains on.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2015 121,118 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 116,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 116,323 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 111,443 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 98,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 12 May 2012 98,678 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,142 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,249 miles

both rear tyre wearing on inside edges

engine oil low

offside at front of tank brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre wearing on inside edges

engine oil low

offside at front of tank brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,440 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,854 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,854 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,014 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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BD51 HWZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD51 HWZ, 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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BD51 HWZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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