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BU52 ZSL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,878 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension modified

Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 98,497 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,949 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 75,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,883 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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BU52 ZSL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU52 ZSL, 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 BU52 ZSL registered?

BU52 ZSL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ZSL safe to buy?

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