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BV52 XUL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XUL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 155,200 miles

Body Treatment Under Sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2023 131,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 126,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND CORNER OF WHEEL WELL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND CORNER OF WHEEL WELL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH SILLS HOLED AND WEAK

EXHAUST FOULING ON CENTER PROP BEARING

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,181 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 106,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x Front to rear pipes under o/s rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

park brake lever has slightly excessive travel

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,081 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,088 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen

Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,572 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 39,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front tyre worn to limit

small stone chips in windscrean

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 XUL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUL, 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 BV52 XUL registered?

BV52 XUL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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