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DK02 BWJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,171 mi
Last recorded131,171 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 131,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 130,976 miles

Front Panel Corroded

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

Underbody Corrosion and Suspension Components

Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,558 miles

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

front panel corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 126,349 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front panel corroding

handbrake high but not to stop

Fail 13 Sep 2018 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front panel corroding

handbrake high but not to stop

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,716 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 121,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,715 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f on subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,597 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 83,100 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,100 miles

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

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 Jun 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 70,398 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 67,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 63,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,147 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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DK02 BWJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DK02 BWJ, 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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DK02 BWJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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