2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · HC16 XXX

This 2018 Subaru Impreza has covered 88,526 miles over roughly eight years, which is close to typical use for its age. The MOT record shows a vehicle that has passed all tests, but with an emerging pattern of wear that has become more visible in the most recent inspection. The most significant concern is the repeated appearance of front brake disc wear. Pitted and scored brake discs were flagged in March 2023 at 76,326 miles and again in April 2021 at 53,110 miles. These were noted as worn but not seriously weakened at the time, which suggests the discs have been deteriorating gradually rather than failing suddenly. However, the absence of any brake defect record in the September 2025 MOT is unusual given this pattern; it may indicate that new discs have been fitted since March 2023, or that wear has simply not yet crossed the threshold that triggers a fail or advisory. The September 2025 test revealed two new issues: both front road wheels are slightly distorted, and the tyre pressure monitoring system lamp is displaying constantly. Distorted wheels often accompany pothole damage or wear in the suspension, and if both nearside and offside wheels are affected, this suggests either a common impact event or pre-existing geometry misalignment. The TPMS fault is typically a sensor issue rather than a systemic safety problem, but it does point to electrical wear or component failure. The broader trend is one of gradual deterioration.