2012 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · BW12 FMU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in December 2025, but it carries ongoing advisories regarding the rear suspension. There is a clear and persistent mechanical pattern involving the nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins or bushes. These components were noted as defects during a failure in December 2024 and have appeared as advisories in both the December 2024 pass and the most recent December 2025 test. While the steering rack gaiter and exhaust carbon monoxide issues from late 2024 appear to have been addressed, the suspension wear is a recurring issue that has remained unchanged over the last two years. The condition trend for these specific parts is stable, as they have not yet progressed to a failure but have not been repaired. With 113,921 miles recorded, the vehicle has averaged roughly 8,137 miles per year. This is typical usage for a 14-year-old car, suggesting that the wear on the suspension and steering components is consistent with its age and regular driving patterns. Before purchasing, you should closely inspect the condition of the rear suspension arm pins and bushes for any signs of significant play. You should also verify that the steering rack gaiter and exhaust issues identified in the 2024 failure have been fully resolved.