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BU02 OSW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OSW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 97,432 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 97,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 89,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2008 89,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 89,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 71,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 71,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 52,377 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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BU02 OSW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU02 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 OSW registered?

BU02 OSW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is BU02 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OSW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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