2023 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L Petrol · AE72 EYC

The most recent MOT on 21 May 2026 shows a mixed result – the vehicle was recorded as having passed, but a separate entry on the same day records a failure. The failure items are the only defects that appear in the record and they are all repeated in the pass entry, meaning they have not been fully resolved. The serious safety concerns are: Tyre condition – both front tyres are listed as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. Cracked tread can lead to sudden loss of grip or a tyre blow‑out, especially at the higher speeds the Crosstrek is capable of. Front suspension arm wear – the nearside and off‑side front suspension arm pins or bushes are described as “worn but not resulting in excessive movement”. While still within legal limits, this wear is a warning sign that the front geometry is starting to degrade and could soon develop play, affecting handling and tyre wear. Front position lamps – the nearside and off‑side position lamps were reported as not working. These have apparently been remedied for the pass, but the issue highlights a lapse in basic lighting maintenance. The pattern is clear: the vehicle was clean at its 2025‑06‑03 MOT (35,300 mi) and within a year has accumulated 15,200 mi and developed three distinct defects. This indicates a worsening trend rather than a stable or improving one.