CarVerify

Free Car Check

S5 JWV

2014 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,802 mi
Last recorded69,802 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Wrx38,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JWV
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 69,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,435 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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
Full Subaru Wrx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S5 JWV is a 2014 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 38,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S5 JWV, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S5 JWV?

You can check the full history of S5 JWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S5 JWV registered?

S5 JWV is a 2014 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 21 May 2014.

Is S5 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S5 JWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S5 JWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.