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BF02 VAJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,483 mi
Last recorded105,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,483 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,709 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting corroded to excess see chalk mark (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting corroded to excess see chalk mark (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,121 miles

slight freeplay in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,344 miles

slight play in osr shock absorber

Pass 17 May 2007 40,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 35,198 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 VAJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VAJ, 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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What year was BF02 VAJ registered?

BF02 VAJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is BF02 VAJ safe to buy?

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