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WJ02 ZBT

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 ZBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 117,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split

engine management lamp illuminated

minor lift in both front top strut mountings

minor movement nearside anti-roll bar link arm lower bush

nearside front washer jet inoperative (one)

offside rear light lens damaged

residue on the steering rack no visable leak found on test

small split in the nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,534 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 110,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,845 miles

Brake pedal anti slip s;ightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Drivers seat damaged exspsing framework

Engine fault lamp on

N/S tailgate strut broken away from tailgate

O/S number olate slightly dim

Tow bar covers part of the number plate still able to read

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,004 miles

Breke pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip adrift

Oil leaking from sump bung

One tailgate strut broken off of body and second strut not supporting tailgate

Only one N/S washer jet working

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,004 miles

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

Breke pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip adrift

Oil leaking from sump bung

One tailgate strut broken off of body and second strut not supporting tailgate

Only one N/S washer jet working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,125 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 77,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,182 miles

Slight damge on N/S/R outer sill.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 36,999 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads near to wear indicators

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,029 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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WJ02 ZBT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ02 ZBT, 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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WJ02 ZBT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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