MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
rear axle bushes perishing
signs of bind to o/s/r brake ( disc red)
various oil leaks
both rear shocks corroding
rear anti roll bar rusty
rear lower suspension arms corroding
rear shocks corroding
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear shocks corroding
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))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 holes (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.1)
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 ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine management light on dash on.
Oil leak
Under shields fitted
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
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ET51 BCF registered?
ET51 BCF is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2002.
Is ET51 BCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET51 BCF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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