SUBARU OUTBACK2010 · 3.0L PETROL

The Subaru Outback presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 June 2025 at 137,582 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the fourth consecutive clean pass, following a failure and immediate retest on 30 June 2022 at 108,915 miles. The 2022 failure flagged a worn nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, and worn rear tyre tread, alongside advisories for worn suspension arm bushes. All identified defects were rectified before the same-day retest, and no further mechanical or electrical faults have appeared in the subsequent three annual tests. The record indicates a clear shift from reactive fixes in 2022 to consistent preventative upkeep from 2023 onward. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle now 16 years old. Annual intervals show consistent use: 10,277 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, 10,277 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and 10,735 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the current reading of 137,582 miles aligns with the roughly 8,600 miles per year average. The MOT history is complete with no missing annual tests, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's ongoing condition. Despite the clean recent record, the 2022 advisories for worn suspension arm rear bushes warrant attention. Rubber bushes degrade gradually, and a pass does not guarantee they have not deteriorated further since the last test. A buyer should inspect the front lower suspension arms for cracking or perishing rubber, and check the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage for play, as that component was flagged as excessively worn four years ago. The rear tyres were noted as worn on the edge in 2022, which can indicate misalignment or worn suspension geometry. Inspect the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and confirm the wheel tracking is within specification. The 10,000-mile annual intervals place steady demand on consumables and drivetrain components. At this mileage, the boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive system should be checked for oil leaks around the cam covers and gearbox, and the exhaust system should be examined for corrosion, particularly at joints and mounting points. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension bush condition, tyre wear symmetry, and exhaust integrity will confirm whether the maintenance standard has genuinely held since 2022.