2009 Subaru Outback 3.6L Petrol · BF59 OEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its most recent MOT on 30 September 2025 at 178,999 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the owner responded immediately to a critical failure identified just one day prior. While the failure in 2025 involved exhaust emissions related to a potential leak, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the fault was rectified and the system was brought back into compliance with DVSA standards. At 178,999 miles over 17 years, the Subaru averages approximately 10,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 22,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 19,500 miles covered since. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal component degradation and seal-related issues in the drivetrain. A physical inspection should focus on the rear suspension assembly, which has shown recurring issues. The tester flagged a deteriorated nearside rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover in October 2024 and an excessively worn rear anti-roll bar pin or bush in October 2023. A buyer should check for play in the ball joints and further rubber cracking in the bushings to ensure these components have not reached another failure point. Additionally, the emissions failure in late 2025 warrants a close visual check of the exhaust manifold and piping to ensure no persistent leaks remain that could cause future test failures.