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BU52 ZWG

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,331 mi
Last recorded187,331 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZWG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 187,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 179,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 162,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,295 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 139,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,465 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Noise when rear wheels when rotated poss. rear diff

Fail 20 Dec 2018 131,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Noise when rear wheels when rotated poss. rear diff

Pass 27 Dec 2017 125,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 125,159 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 117,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2016 117,482 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,985 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,967 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2011 90,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,939 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2009 69,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,055 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,055 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,185 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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BU52 ZWG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 ZWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 ZWG is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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