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YJ02 BWS

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 BWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,619 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 71,634 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,599 miles

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

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,443 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2006 17,435 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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YJ02 BWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ02 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ02 BWS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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