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VU02 BNK

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 BNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 70,361 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,126 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 67,661 miles

High level stop light not working, wiring has been disconnected

child seat fitted during test, not allowing full inspection of rear seat belt

Fail 23 May 2016 67,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure top locating pin not fitted securely (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

High level stop light not working, wiring has been disconnected

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted during test, not allowing full inspection of rear seat belt

Pass 25 May 2015 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2014 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2014 62,571 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

offside front tyre has cracking around inner & outer sidewalls.

Fail 28 May 2013 59,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

offside front tyre has cracking around inner & outer sidewalls.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,869 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 18 Nov 2011 56,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 43,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,005 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 BNK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU02 BNK, 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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VU02 BNK is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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