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BV52 XUS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,880 mi
Last recorded158,880 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,880 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on front outer cv gatours slight cracked

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes and front

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also crack (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 152,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in there (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also crack (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 144,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 139,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,499 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,079 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 103,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

ADVISE E/M LIGHT ON

ADVISE EXH HEAT SHEILD NOISY

ADVISE FRONT INNER PADS DIFFICULT TO SEE

ADVISE N/S FRONT POSITION LAMP DIM

ADVISE REAR B/PADS AT MIN REQ

ADVISE REAR EXH BOX CORRODED AT TAIL PIPE

ADVISE STONE CHIPS ZONE A

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre ON legal limit

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 XUS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV52 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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