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SY52 BFL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 BFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,160 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 110,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,832 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 90,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly corroded.

O/S/R Body damage

O/S/R Lens damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,475 miles

front wiper blade rubbers split. exhaust heat shields insecure and noisy. inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,442 miles

cut in off side rear tyre wall

front no plate marked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,621 miles

front brake discs rusty at edges

Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs rusty at edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,685 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs rusty at edges

near side front wheel trim missing

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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SY52 BFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY52 BFL, 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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SY52 BFL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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