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BL02 DOG

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DOG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 32,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 173,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low edges

poor pattern n/s headlight

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 173,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

225/45 zr17 94y toyo

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

n/s outersill cover insecure

o/s/f tyre worn low edges recommend replacement

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

poor pattern n/s headlight

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2013 158,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads getting low.

damage to rear bumper.

knocking noise from underside unable to find fault at time of test.

n/s number plate light loose.

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

slight play in steering o/s.

suspect exhaust leak from manifold area unable to inspect fully.

suspension components corroded.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body work in poor condition

front tyres worn very low on edges

movement in both front lower arm ball joints

n/s/f spot light damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2012 146,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges 225/45/17 94y

n/s/f/fog lamp lens broken

o/s/f steering inner ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 145,890 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front spot light damaged

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

numerous bodywork damage

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,185 miles

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear

damage to rear bumper

frontpads worn low

high travell on hand brakerecomend attension

nearside driver light lens cracked

offside front inner c,v boot split

slight play both front inner steering arms

under tray loose

Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

childseat fitted to nearside rear

damage to rear bumper

frontpads worn low

offside front inner c,v boot split

offside rear tyre bald om inner edge recomend replacment

slight play both front inner steering arms

under tray loose

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,642 miles

damage to rear of vehicle

front pads and discs wearing low + rear

front undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing very low recommend immediate attention

o/s inner cv gaiter split

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2010 110,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to rear of vehicle

front pads and discs wearing low + rear

front undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing very low recommend immediate attention

o/s inner cv gaiter split

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2009 94,108 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

slight play in ALL anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 May 2009 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

offside rear tyre at 2mm

slight play in ALL anti roll bar drop links

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,508 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 DOG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL02 DOG, 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 DOG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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