2016 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · AE67 JXB

The most recent MOT in October 2025 passed at 168,051 miles, but it still flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front outer constant velocity boot, a damaged windscreen, and an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp. There is a deeply concerning recurring pattern of ignored faults. The nearside front outer CV boot has been listed as severely deteriorated or leaking in every MOT since 2022. Rather than being replaced, this failing part has been left to degrade for three years, which strongly suggests the CV joint itself is now damaged from lost grease and dirt ingress. The anti-roll bar linkage dust covers were also repeatedly flagged as severely deteriorated in 2022 and 2023, with slight play developing in the offside joint by 2023. Minor issues like the windscreen damage and the failed nearside plate lamp have also been carried over unresolved since 2024. Brake pads, brake fluid, and coolant were all noted as low or wearing thin in 2023. The condition trend is clearly worsening due to ongoing neglect. While the car keeps passing its MOTs, the persistence of the same major drivetrain and suspension advisories year after year shows that essential maintenance is being skipped. A failing CV boot left for three years will inevitably lead to a costly joint failure.