2015 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · AE64 KWD

The most recent MOT (1 September 2023) was a pass, but it recorded a number of serious advisories: the rear brake pads are already thin, all four tyres are close to the legal tread limit or showing edge wear, and the windscreen has damage that, while not impairing the driver’s view, should be repaired. These items are all safety‑critical and will need attention soon. A clear recurring pattern emerges from the MOT history. The rear brake pads were flagged as thin in both 2022 (August) and 2023, indicating that the braking system has not been refreshed for at least a year. Tyre wear appears for the first time in 2023, but the extent of the wear on every tyre suggests the current set is nearing the end of its service life. The windscreen damage was first noted in 2022 and persists, showing that the crack or chip has not been remedied. Light‑signal failures (position lamp, stop lamps) have also cropped up intermittently, though they were resolved for the 2023 pass. Overall the trend is not improving. While the vehicle has passed each test, the number and severity of defects have increased: from a single lamp failure in 2021 to multiple brake, tyre and glass issues in 2023. The mileage – 83,354 mi after 11 years – works out to about 7,600 mi per year, which is within the normal range for a Subaru of this age.