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BU52 ZWS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 135,411 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,323 miles

engine MIL on

Fail 24 Jan 2019 135,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,675 miles

Front exhaust one bolt missing of clamp

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,465 miles

centre mirror missing

rear wheel bearings noisy and or rear differential

Offside Front tyre uneven wear inner also inner tyre wall

Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,871 miles

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---

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,871 miles

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---

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,121 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 113,121 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,379 miles

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--

Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,372 miles

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--

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 98,548 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 91,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,634 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,957 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 67,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 62,817 miles

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

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 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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