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WG02 BYH

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,625 mi
Last recorded147,625 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 BYH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 147,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,230 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,696 miles

All 4 brake back plates rusty

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,814 miles

All brake plates rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust leaking (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,466 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusting

Fail 14 Oct 2014 111,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,777 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,925 miles

minor leak o/s/f exhaust.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,925 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

minor leak o/s/f exhaust.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,700 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

front cross member badly holed/corroded.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,700 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

front cross member badly holed/corroded.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,374 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

slight play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 76,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

slight play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,747 miles

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

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.

spare tyre defective.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,184 miles

Nail in osf tyre.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 42,693 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt starting to fray.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges getting close to canvas.

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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WG02 BYH is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WG02 BYH, 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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WG02 BYH is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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