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BU52 ZXC

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,300 mi
Last recorded110,300 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,300 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,300 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,195 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 96,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot burst

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,031 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,693 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,992 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,584 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,467 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,647 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 ZXC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXC, 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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What year was BU52 ZXC registered?

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

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