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BF02 OWZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 OWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 98,711 miles

Underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,459 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,433 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 4 Apr 2016 88,603 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 14 May 2015 74,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,210 miles

EML light on

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,199 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,952 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2008 40,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,296 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 OWZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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