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BL02 AFY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,638 mi
Last recorded151,638 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 AFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,638 miles

eml on

front disks corroded

rear disks corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 151,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

front disks corroded

rear disks corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 141,146 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 120,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs rusting on inner edges and pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,083 miles

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 31 Mar 2009 67,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,197 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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BL02 AFY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL02 AFY, 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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BL02 AFY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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