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R55 BSE

2012 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BSE
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,648 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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R55 BSE is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Grey with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 BSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 BSE registered?

R55 BSE is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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