2020 Subaru WRX 2.0L Petrol · AE69 ENX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test on 24 January 2024 at 46,106 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure just five days prior. The trend shows that mechanical issues were addressed immediately upon a MOT failure, suggesting the previous owner only rectified faults once they reached a legal threshold rather than during a scheduled service interval. At 46,106 miles over six years, the Subaru has covered an average distance of approximately 7,684 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a performance vehicle. The gap between the January 19 failure at 45,586 miles and the January 24 pass shows only 520 miles of driving before the repairs were completed. The failure of the nearside front tyre due to cords showing on the inner edge indicates an alignment issue or uneven wear that was neglected until the critical safety limit. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and alignment geometry. The report of cords on the inner edge of the nearside front tyre often points to incorrect camber, worn suspension bushes, or failing control arms. Given that the rear brake pads were flagged as thin at 4mm during the 2024 test, the buyer should verify the current thickness of all brake components to ensure they were actually replaced and not merely noted.