BU52 PMX

2002 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 October 2026 (120 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,644 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Subaru has 22 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 24,644 miles. While it has a long MOT, the recurring brake issues and low annual mileage warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jul 2022 (325 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Jul 2022 (325 mi/yr equivalent).
  • Brake system failures: Major failures in 2009 and 2023, with a related advisory in 2020.
  • Suspension issues: Serious fluid leak in both rear shock absorbers (Aug 2023).
  • Age and wear: 24-year-old vehicle with accumulated wear and potential corrosion.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-12, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current maintenance.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2022, showing no recent anomalies.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2024) for safety and reliability.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 24,644 mi PASSApr 2008: 42,413 mi PASSMay 2009: 46,389 mi FAILMay 2009: 46,389 mi PASSJun 2010: 51,512 mi PASSJun 2010: 51,512 mi FAILNov 2011: 58,659 mi PASSNov 2012: 62,839 mi PASSNov 2013: 64,824 mi PASSNov 2014: 71,790 mi PASSNov 2015: 79,921 mi PASSNov 2016: 87,328 mi PASSMar 2017: 89,687 mi PASSApr 2018: 96,861 mi PASSDec 2019: 116,712 mi PASSSep 2020: 124,537 mi PASSAug 2021: 128,670 mi PASSJul 2022: 128,979 mi PASSAug 2023: 130,504 mi FAILAug 2023: 130,507 mi PASSAug 2024: 134,652 mi PASSOct 2025: 139,284 mi PASS139k82k25kJan 2007Oct 2025

MOT test history — 19/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 24,644 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2008 PASS 42,413 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 46,389 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2009 PASS 46,389 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 51,512 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED both inner drive shafts leaking a small amount of grease from the boot to shaft joint
Jun 2010 FAIL 51,512 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED both inner drive shafts leaking a small amount of grease from the boot to shaft joint
Nov 2011 PASS 58,659 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2012 PASS 62,839 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 64,824 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres worn near limit
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre nail in tread
USER ENTERED o/s/f inner cv boot slight leak
USER ENTERED under body wet due to weather
USER ENTERED rear brake discs rusted
Nov 2014 PASS 71,790 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 79,921 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front exhaust pipe is blowing
Nov 2016 PASS 87,328 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2017 PASS 89,687 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 96,861 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 116,712 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 124,537 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 128,670 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 128,979 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 130,504 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Aug 2023 PASS 130,507 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 PASS 134,652 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 139,284 mi None recorded

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