2014 Subaru WRX · 1,396 MOT tests
2014 Subaru WRX reliability
2014 Subaru WRXs fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 WRX years (1,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru WRXs: 10.8%)
- 11.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru WRXs: 10.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 49,052
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,396
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Subaru WRX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Tyres2.4%
- Brakes1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Suspension0.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.79%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Carbon monoxide high, default limits 0.64%
High carbon monoxide at fast idle suggests engine or exhaust-emission faults, so diagnosis is recommended before buying.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.57%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.57%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.15%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Subaru WRX reliable?
2014 Subaru WRXs fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 WRX years (1,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Subaru WRX MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.86% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (0.79% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Subaru WRX have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Subaru WRX shows 49,052 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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