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BK02 RCZ

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 RCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 129,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 121,627 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both middle parts plus deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,478 miles

Both head light kick up adjuster requires attention

Exhaust is corroded and leaking

Front and rear brake pads are worn low

Offside Rear direction indicator requires attention

Rear exhaust has been modified

Fail 19 Nov 2016 105,477 miles

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

Both head light kick up adjuster requires attention

Exhaust is corroded and leaking

Front and rear brake pads are worn low

Offside Rear direction indicator requires attention

Rear exhaust has been modified

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front WING DAMAGED

Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front WING DAMAGED

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,037 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,443 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot lid bifficult to open

engine managment light on

wood jammed behind headlamps smokeing causing fire hazard

Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,767 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 74,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,621 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,621 miles

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

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

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

brakes discs slightly rusty,due to being stood

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,223 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2007 41,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,927 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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BK02 RCZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK02 RCZ, 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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BK02 RCZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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