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PG02 BUP

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 BUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehice has been heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,023 miles

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

vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,976 miles

BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,976 miles

BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,843 miles

ALL UNDERBODY AND FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

ALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SILLS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively binding FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERBODY AND FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all under body covered in underseal

all underbody corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underbody has general corrosion

all underbody is covered in mud

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 20,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,186 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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PG02 BUP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG02 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PG02 BUP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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