BU52 PNO

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
GREEN
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 April 2027 (320 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,396 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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 29 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 36,396 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, indicating periods of extremely low usage.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before April 2020 (173 mi/yr equivalent) and again before July 2023 (60 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant increase in annual usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failures recorded on 5 separate occasions (Jan 2020, Apr 2020, Apr 2020, May 2023, Jun 2024).
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Jan 2019 advisory) — a recurring and serious structural concern.
  • Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (Jan 2019 advisory) — a recurring and serious safety hazard.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects since the last test in April 2026.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases since 2023, showing no recent drops.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT data.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 36,396 mi PASSNov 2006: 50,524 mi PASSNov 2007: 61,739 mi FAILNov 2007: 61,739 mi PASSNov 2008: 65,059 mi PASSNov 2009: 68,128 mi PASSNov 2010: 73,214 mi PASSNov 2010: 73,214 mi FAILDec 2011: 77,223 mi PASSNov 2012: 79,911 mi PASSDec 2013: 82,153 mi PASSDec 2014: 85,496 mi PASSDec 2015: 87,750 mi PASSDec 2016: 90,180 mi FAILDec 2016: 90,180 mi PASSJan 2018: 92,912 mi PASSJan 2019: 94,644 mi PASSJan 2020: 97,265 mi FAILApr 2020: 97,303 mi PASSApr 2021: 99,072 mi PASSApr 2022: 100,713 mi PASSMay 2023: 103,200 mi FAILJul 2023: 103,208 mi PASSJun 2024: 107,464 mi FAILJun 2024: 107,464 mi PASSMay 2025: 115,364 mi FAILMay 2025: 115,364 mi PASSApr 2026: 128,638 mi FAILApr 2026: 128,641 mi PASS129k83k36kNov 2005Apr 2026

MOT test history — 21/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 36,396 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear number plate starting to go poor
Nov 2006 PASS 50,524 mi
USER ENTERED ear no plate deteriorated o.k for test
Nov 2007 FAIL 61,739 mi
PRS Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PRS Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nov 2007 PASS 61,739 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 65,059 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED both rear tyre tread slightly out of shape
Nov 2009 PASS 68,128 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 PASS 73,214 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 FAIL 73,214 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Dec 2011 PASS 77,223 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2012 PASS 79,911 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2013 PASS 82,153 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 85,496 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2015 PASS 87,750 mi
ADVISORY both rear brake discs corroded
ADVISORY underbody corrosion evident
Dec 2016 FAIL 90,180 mi
ADVISORY engine light on.
ADVISORY o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY front tyres perished
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded
Dec 2016 PASS 90,180 mi
ADVISORY engine light on.
ADVISORY o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY front tyres perished
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded
Jan 2018 PASS 92,912 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2019 PASS 94,644 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2020 FAIL 97,265 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2020 PASS 97,303 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 99,072 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Apr 2022 PASS 100,713 mi
ADVISORY corrosion on suspension components
ADVISORY lower ball joint dust covers perished
ADVISORY corrosion on inner sills & inner wheel archs
ADVISORY n/s/r shocker damp
ADVISORY o/s/r tyre perished
May 2023 FAIL 103,200 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear pads worn
ADVISORY o/s n/s inner sills corroded
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear body to strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear body to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear body to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY n/s rear body to strut corroded
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY o/s n/s rear subframe mounting bushes worn
Jul 2023 PASS 103,208 mi
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY under side corroded rear
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear pads worn
ADVISORY o/s n/s inner sills corroded
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY n/s rear body to strut corroded
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY o/s n/s rear subframe mounting bushes worn
Jun 2024 FAIL 107,464 mi
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY o/s rear body corroded and weak
Jun 2024 PASS 107,464 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY o/s rear body corroded and weak
May 2025 FAIL 115,364 mi
ADVISORY o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY o/s rear body corroded
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY o/s n/s front inner pads worn
May 2025 PASS 115,364 mi
ADVISORY o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY o/s rear body corroded
Apr 2026 FAIL 128,638 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s n/s front inner pads worn
ADVISORY o/s rear inner arch corroded
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY under side corroded rear
Apr 2026 PASS 128,641 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s n/s front inner pads worn
ADVISORY o/s rear inner arch corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY under side corroded rear

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