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VU02 BNJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 BNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 126,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,566 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine management light on

Front number plate starting to delaminate and is deteriorating, recomend replacement.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight blow in the exhaust in the weld from the pipe to the rear silencer.

Two bulbs in the centre stop lamp inoperative, making the lamp 75% effective, minimum is 50%

Fail 11 Jan 2013 119,566 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine management light on

Front number plate starting to delaminate and is deteriorating, recomend replacement.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Slight blow in the exhaust in the weld from the pipe to the rear silencer.

Two bulbs in the centre stop lamp inoperative, making the lamp 75% effective, minimum is 50%

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 108,615 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,402 miles

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

n/s/os rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,241 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 5 Jun 2006 45,545 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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VU02 BNJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU02 BNJ, 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 VU02 BNJ registered?

VU02 BNJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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