Highlights
- Factory standard WRX with certified Prodrive upgrades
- In the same family for 13 years
- Reported comprehensive history file from day one
- Recent head gasket, cam. belt and water pump replacement
- Cherished registration "BL05EYE" included
- MOT to July 2026
The Appeal
This well-kept WRX estate looks factory standard, but those Prodrive decals in the windows are a giveaway. The vendor tells us that it features various upgrades that are correctly certified.
They clearly improve on what is an already enticing and well-regarded package. Finished in stand-out red, this car has been in the family for thirteen years and is a very reluctant sale. Recent work includes a new head gasket, cam belt, water pump and tumble valves. We’re told that the car comes with lots of history dating from its first registration. The MOT runs to July 2026 with minor advisories to note.
Tidy and evident looked after, this car comes with the distinctive ‘BLOB EYE’ registration plate.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 31st May 2005
- Has been in the current family's ownership for 13 years
- Previously owned by the current keeper's father, who kept it in Southern Spain
- With the current keeper for the past 4 years and dry stored
- Little used since the current keeper inherited the car
- Comprehensive history file from new, as documented in the video, we are told
- Prodrive upgraded from new with certification
- HPI clear with no outstanding finance or recorded incidents according to the seller
- Comes with three sets of keys
- Includes cherished registration "BL05EYE" in the sale
- Original radio included with the vehicle
- V5C
- Factory handbooks
- Workshop manual
- Service book with stamped servicing records as shown
- Various old invoices and MOTs
- MOT valid to 9th July 2026 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Eye-catching red paintwork in very good order for a car of this age
- Bodywork presents well with vendor reporting that there is no corrosion
- We are told that there are a couple of age-related marks noted around the vehicle
- Gold alloy wheels in good condition with light marks to note
- Grey fabric interior in good order with light wear and staining to front seats
- Air conditioning reported to blow ice cold
- Factory standard interior including carbon trim
- Pioneer touch screen stereo fitted with original supplied with car
- Vendor tells us tyres are currently legal but would benefit from replacement
- Advisories for tyres on MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,994cc turbocharged engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Prodrive performance upgrades from new
- Head gaskets replaced within the past two years
- The cam belt and water pump were also replaced in 2023
- Both tumble valves have been replaced
- Front and rear discs and pads recently renewed
- The vendor states the car drives as it should
- Advisories for brakes on MOT
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