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ET51 BCF

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,524 mi
Last recorded169,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 169,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit ( inners) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion to radiator support

n/s/r shock misting oil

n/s/r tyre's inner edge perished/ cracking

rear axle bushes perished/ deteriorated

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2026 169,442 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe next to front bolt , marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heavy corrosion to front rad support

n/s/r shock misting oil

n/s/r tyre's inner edge perishing/ cracking

rear axle bushes perished/ deteriorating

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2025 164,567 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

signs of bind to o/s/r brake ( disc red)

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2024 158,558 miles

both rear shocks corroding

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2023 153,452 miles

rear shocks corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2023 153,451 miles

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

rear shocks corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 148,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,292 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,190 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,190 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub-frame back section , marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,228 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,161 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 132,161 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 holes (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 132,102 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front cross member. (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,313 miles

Engine management light on dash on.

Oil leak

Under shields fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 120,236 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Engine management light on dash on.

Oil leak

Under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 109,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,138 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f damper has slight leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Disc's Slightly Corrded On Inner Edge

Front Wipers Slightly Smeary

Front's Tyre Warn On Inner Edge

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

Play In O/S/R Shock

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,180 miles

Engine Light On

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

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

Slight Play In Both Rear Shock

Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Engine Light On

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

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

Slight Play In Both Rear Shock

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,947 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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ET51 BCF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET51 BCF, 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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ET51 BCF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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