2017 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · AE17 OKR

The Subaru WRX presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 21 March 2026 at 31,079 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, with the most recent test showing no major mechanical or structural failures. The only recurring minor advisories concern rear tyre wear, which is a consumable issue rather than an indicator of underlying mechanical neglect. No corrosion, suspension, braking, or emissions defects have appeared in the last three years, suggesting the car has been kept in sound mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2017 vehicle, averaging roughly 3,453 miles per year. Between 2022 and 2023, the car covered approximately 3,921 miles, and between 2023 and 2024, it added 4,575 miles. The annual increments have remained consistent, with no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps in testing that would suggest long-term storage or odometer anomalies. The MOT record is complete and consecutive from 2022 through 2026, providing a reliable service timeline. The most recent test on 21 March 2026 flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges. This same inner-edge wear pattern appeared in the March 2024 test at 23,620 miles, indicating a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than a one-off event. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes, toe and camber settings, and shock absorbers for wear that could cause uneven tyre wear. The rear tyre inner edges should be checked for feathering or scalloped wear, which would confirm ongoing misalignment. Beyond the tyre wear, the 2023 test at 19,045 miles recorded an advisory for a noisy exhaust, which has not recurred in subsequent tests. A buyer should still verify the condition of the exhaust system, particularly the manifold, catalytic converter, and rear silencer, for corrosion or loose fixings. Given the low mileage and consistent MOT passes, the car appears mechanically sound, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on rear suspension geometry and tyre condition is strongly recommended.