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SJ52 OCN

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,376 mi
Last recorded142,376 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OCN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate missing (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal at rear union block (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 138,993 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 138,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,002 miles

Catalytic converter flange badly corroded

Offside front shock absorber is corroded and will soon need replacing

Slight blow from catalytic converter

Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Catalytic converter flange badly corroded

Offside front shock absorber is corroded and will soon need replacing

Slight blow from catalytic converter

Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,545 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,545 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,783 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,848 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,822 miles

OFF SIDE WIPER HAS A SMALL TEAR BUT STILL ADEQUATELY CLEARING SCREEN

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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SJ52 OCN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver 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 GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ52 OCN, 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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SJ52 OCN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 15 September 2002.

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