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BV52 XUF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front c subframe not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,992 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,487 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 102,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 96,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 96,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH rear upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 96,921 miles

Emissions not tested due to missing catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,397 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,711 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 87,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,771 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,898 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,704 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,631 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .893 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.44% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 215/45x17

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,539 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,628 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,628 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 10 Dec 2012 52,432 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 52,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,147 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,939 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 41,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,785 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,498 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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BV52 XUF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV52 XUF, 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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BV52 XUF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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