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2002 Subaru Outback Mk2 (BH)

Browse our directory of 2002 Subaru Outback Mk2 (BH) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

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45 SUE553 HTX7082 MF72 ANT9 WRXA18 BYGA3 CMTA5 PCOA9 SYGAA02 WRXAC52 SFCAD02 OTXAD51 ONSAD51 RNAAD51 VMCAD52 BAAAE02 HPVAE02 HRAAE02 HRFAE02 HRWAE02 JULAE02 JZTAE02 JZUAE02 KAAAE02 KBYAE52 BYSAE52 BZAAE52 BZCAE52 RUUAE52 UXMAE52 UXXAE52 UXZAG02 KRXAIG 6578AJ02 OTYAJ51 YPMAJ52 KNPAJ52 KNWAJ52 PSOAJ52 PXW

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2002 Subaru Outback Mk2 (BH) has 4 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 3 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

Head Gasket Failure (EJ25 Engine)

Serious

The 2.5L EJ25 engine often develops external oil and coolant leaks from the head gaskets, or internal leaks leading to overheating. Fault reports and UK MOT data both record engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as recurring issues on this generation.

Symptoms: Overheating on hills, Oil weeping from cylinder heads...

Est. repair cost: £1,200–£1,800

Rear Wheel Bearing Wear

Moderate

A common failure on this generation, often starting as a faint drone that many owners ignore until it becomes a roar. Suspension and wheel-bearing faults are a regularly recorded MOT area on the BH Outback.

Symptoms: Humming noise that increases with speed, Vibration through the floor

Est. repair cost: £250–£450 per side

Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)

Moderate

Knocks and clunks from the front end over bumps and on full-lock turns are commonly traced to worn strut top mounts or suspension bushes. Suspension is the second most common MOT failure area on the Outback, so front-end knocks should be taken seriously on a viewing.

Symptoms: Knock or clunk from the front over bumps, Clunking when turning lock to lock...

Est. repair cost: £200–£600

Exhaust System Corrosion and Leaks

Moderate

The BH Outback's exhaust system rusts under UK winter salt, producing loud blowing or rattling noises and a potential MOT failure on exhaust, emissions and leaks. This is a recorded failure area on the Outback and becomes more likely as mileage builds.

Symptoms: Loud exhaust roar or rattling, Rattling from underneath the car...

Est. repair cost: £250–£600

View detailed Subaru Outback Mk2 (BH) fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2002 Subaru Outback Mk2 (BH)

  • If looking at a 2.5L, assume the head gaskets will need doing by 100,000 miles if there is no record of replacement.
  • Check for "torque bind" by making tight circles in a car park; a hopping sensation indicates AWD center differential issues.
  • The 3.0L H6 (H6-3.0) is much more reliable regarding head gaskets but significantly thirstier.

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