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BF02 OWV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,351 mi
Last recorded158,351 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 OWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 158,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,218 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2025 142,974 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2024 132,384 miles

Front various suspension components corroding

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroding

various under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2024 132,384 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front various suspension components corroding

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroding

various under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,233 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,336 miles

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,470 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,645 miles

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

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 9 Feb 2016 92,521 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,521 miles

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

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

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 19 Feb 2015 85,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,708 miles

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

tyres in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,572 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,572 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,343 miles

number plate lights dim

tyre tread low

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,113 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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BF02 OWV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF02 OWV, 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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BF02 OWV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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