MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine MIL on
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.32 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
engine MIL on
Front exhaust one bolt missing of clamp
centre mirror missing
rear wheel bearings noisy and or rear differential
Offside Front tyre uneven wear inner also inner tyre wall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim low (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
centre mirror missing
Offside Front tyre uneven wear inner also inner tyre wall
Centre exhaust nut and bolt missing--brake pedal rubber pad edge worn---
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear wheel bearings noisy---
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust nut and bolt missing--brake pedal rubber pad edge worn---
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear wheel bearings noisy---
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/rear tyre outer wall,slight damage--both front wheel bearings,slight play--front number plate slight damage--
Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/rear tyre outer wall,slight damage--both front wheel bearings,slight play--front number plate slight damage--
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
incorrect bolt fitted to n/s lower ball joint
n/s rear tyre tread damaged
o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
incorrect bolt fitted to n/s lower ball joint
n/s rear tyre tread damaged
o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front pads knocking in carrier
rearview mirror missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heat shields insecure
n/s front tyre side wall damaged
o/s rear tyre side wall damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shields insecure
n/s front tyre side wall damaged
o/s rear tyre side wall damaged
exhaust heat shield insecure
interior mirror missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
long travel on hand brake
n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge recomend further investigation
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BU52 ZWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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