SUBARU IMPREZA2001 · 2.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT, dated 14 March 2012, resulted in a pass at 141 584 miles, but the tester noted that the front brake disc was pitted. Looking back, the vehicle failed the MOT just two days earlier on 12 March 2012. The failure listed a badly damaged nearside front road wheel, an insecure nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage, both windscreen wipers not clearing the screen effectively, and the same pitted front brake disc. Subsequent passes in January 2012, January 2011 and January 2010 recorded a rusted rear exhaust box, tyre tread close to the legal limit, and slight deterioration of the rear exhaust system. The pattern shows that the front brake disc pitting persisted through both a fail and a later pass, while the wheel damage, anti‑roll bar linkage insecurity and wiper effectiveness issues were noted only in the fail and are not mentioned in later passes, suggesting they may have been repaired. The exhaust system shows a progression from slight deterioration to a rusted box over the two‑year span, indicating a slow‑developing corrosion issue. Overall, the trend appears to be improving for the items that caused the failure, but the brake disc pitting and exhaust rust point to ongoing corrosion‑related concerns. With roughly 5 660 miles per year, the mileage is low for a 25‑year‑old car. Low use can mean less wear on moving parts but also longer periods of standing, which encourages corrosion of brake discs, exhaust components and rubber items such as wiper blades. A buyer should first examine the front brake discs for pitting or scoring, check the condition of both windscreen wipers and their arms, inspect the nearside front wheel for any cracks or damage, look for play or insecurity in the nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage, and inspect the rear exhaust system for rust or holes.