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BU02 OSZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,977 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,767 miles

Brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,135 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper blade deteriating

Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper blade deteriating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,236 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,161 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,987 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 93,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 87,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inside c/v gaitor split

Fail 31 May 2008 79,276 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,553 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 OSZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSZ, 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 BU02 OSZ registered?

BU02 OSZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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