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DK02 BWU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,654 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,432 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear brake backplate dust shields corroded

rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear brake backplate dust shields corroded

rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,062 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

seap on power steering pipes

seap on rear nearside shocker

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,413 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,780 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 BWU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK02 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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