2015 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · RK65 MXN

The 2015 Subaru WRX presents a stable, well-maintained roadworthiness profile heading into mid-2026. The most recent MOT, dated 3 October 2024 at 58,168 miles, passed cleanly with only a minor advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front wheel rim. A retest on the same day resolved a registration plate lamp failure, suggesting the owner addressed the defect promptly. Looking back, the record shows a vehicle that has consistently met the standard, with no dangerous or major structural failures across the five-year window from 2021 to 2024. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with only minor consumable wear and small electrical items appearing. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. The vehicle covered just 5,677 miles between October 2022 at 47,288 miles and October 2023 at 52,491 miles, then effectively stopped accumulating distance entirely, reading 58,168 miles in October 2024 and remaining at that figure through to today, 18 June 2026. That is a gap of around 18 months with zero recorded miles, which raises the possibility of long-term standing rather than a data error. Low annual use of roughly 5,288 miles over the vehicle's life reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components but introduces its own risks. Extended periods without use can cause brake calipers to seize, tyres to flat-spot, fuel to degrade, and rubber bushes and seals to dry out. The nearside front wheel advisory in 2024 may be a symptom of that kind of intermittent use. The MOT record flags no structural corrosion, suspension defects, or brake performance issues, which is reassuring for a performance saloon of this age. The 2023 test did highlight worn front tyre tread and a cut in the nearside rear tyre, indicating the previous owner ran consumables down between tests rather than replacing them proactively. The 2021 advisory for an exhaust noise fault suggests the system may have been modified or has deteriorated, so a buyer should inspect the full exhaust for leaks, corrosion, and aftermarket components. The tinted windscreen advisory from the same year remains worth verifying against current VOSA visibility standards. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the areas the MOT cannot fully assess. Check the underside for surface rust on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, particularly given the vehicle's extended stationary period. Inspect all four tyres for age-related cracking and uneven wear, and have a technician test the handbrake and caliper slide pins for binding. Verify the operation of all external lamps and the condition of the nearside front wheel rim under load. The engine should be cold-started to listen for timing chain rattle or exhaust blow, and the turbocharger should be checked for shaft play and oil starvation history. Overall, the paper record is clean and consistent, but the mileage anomaly demands a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.