2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · FP07 GNO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in March 2026 at 63,235 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of recurring failures between 2019 and 2025. While the car failed in early 2025 due to high carbon monoxide emissions, the subsequent pass a year later without any defects suggests the engine management or fuel mixture issues were addressed and are currently operating within acceptable parameters. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old Subaru, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. Usage has remained consistent over the last decade, with only 35,904 additional miles recorded between February 2016 and March 2026. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has seen light use, which typically preserves the drivetrain and interior. However, the long intervals between tests increase the risk of age-related degradation, as rubber-based seals and bushings can dry out or perish over time regardless of distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components which have shown repeated wear. The record notes multiple issues with the offside front suspension ball joint and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage between 2019 and 2023. Additionally, the front brake discs have been flagged for pitting and scoring in 2020 and 2023, indicating that the vehicle may sit for long periods, allowing surface corrosion to form on the unbraked metal surfaces. Structural attention is also required regarding the outer sills which were noted as obscuring testable components in 2019 and 2020. These areas should be checked for hidden corrosion, as covers can prevent the tester from detecting structural rot in the chassis sills. Given the history of a split CV boot in 2019, the buyer should also inspect all rubber boots for grease leakage or tearing to ensure no new mechanical failures are currently active.