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BG52 ZHE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 118,727 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall damaged and tyre lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,038 miles

coolant leak

engine management light illuminating (registered 2002)

rear suspension struts corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,784 miles

MIL LAMP ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 113,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MIL LAMP ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner c.v gaiters are weeping grease

both headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

offside rear outer brake pad is deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,411 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside outer head lamp lens is weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves are deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,169 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp weathered - no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp weathered - no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light illuminated - pre 2003

front number plate is damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

brake fluid level is below the maximum

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

brake fluid level is below the maximum

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,851 miles

engine management light on

surface rust around all underbody supension & brake components

Fail 3 Sep 2016 97,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

surface rust around all underbody supension & brake components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,190 miles

front number plate starting too delaminate

Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting too delaminate

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,949 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front numberplate starting to delaminate

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,176 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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BG52 ZHE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG52 ZHE, 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 BG52 ZHE registered?

BG52 ZHE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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