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WJ16 CZO

2016 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,165 mi
Last recorded52,165 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 CZO
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,165 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 49,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 48,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper both sides/top suspension arms corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2022 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to under layer 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper both sides/top suspension arms corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,048 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WJ16 CZO is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 WJ16 CZO, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WJ16 CZO is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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