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BU52 ZVM

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,580 mi
Last recorded159,580 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 159,580 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Fail 23 May 2017 159,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 21 May 2016 145,528 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 145,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between joiner and rear flexi hose , marked with tape (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc has shown evidence of overheating

eml on dash

Pass 15 May 2015 130,984 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 130,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 108,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,499 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 84,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,606 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,606 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,591 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 ZVM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU52 ZVM, 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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BU52 ZVM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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