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BJ02 MZF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 112,436 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket has missing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixings not compatible All around (5.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose clamp loose

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Both rear trailing arm front bushes are worn

Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn

Fail 16 Aug 2018 106,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn

Fail 16 Aug 2018 106,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

wheel nuts protruding from rims causing a danger

Fail 13 Aug 2018 106,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel nuts protruding from rims causing a danger

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,685 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 98,685 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 97,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 96,074 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

Fail 7 May 2013 93,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

Pass 8 May 2012 90,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,054 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2007 46,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,767 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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BJ02 MZF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ02 MZF, 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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BJ02 MZF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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