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BU52 ZSY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,438 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 113,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion / surface rust

Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion / surface rust

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut around tread area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks forming

Sticker within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,451 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitting and slightly corroding

Both rear chassis within prescribed areas has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,126 miles

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2015 99,116 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor corrosion on all underside components

minor corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,581 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at front section

nearside front seat belt slightly cut/frayed

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,230 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 56,283 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,283 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

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 9 Aug 2005 47,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZSY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU52 ZSY, 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 BU52 ZSY registered?

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

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