2010 Subaru Outback SE Boxer D Symawd 2.0L Diesel · BF60 FPE

The Subaru Outback passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 166,603 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is broadly stable rather than improving. The tester flagged a worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush and general underbody corrosion at that latest test, while the 2024 and 2023 tests show a recurring pattern of deteriorated suspension ball joint dust covers, worn anti-roll bar and sub-frame bushes, corroded rear brake pipes, and headlamp lens hazing. These advisories have persisted across multiple annual tests without evidence of systematic repair, suggesting the previous owner managed the car on a fail-and-fix basis rather than addressing underlying wear proactively. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle. The car covered roughly 10,315 miles between October 2023 at 144,766 miles and October 2024 at 156,288 miles, then added 10,315 miles again by October 2025 at 166,603 miles. This steady annual rate of around 10,400 miles indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which in turn means the drivetrain and suspension have seen consistent loading rather than the seizure risks associated with mothballed vehicles. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the underbody and rear braking system. The rear brake pipe corrosion noted in 2023, 2024, and implied by the 2025 underbody corrosion advisory warrants close examination of the entire rear brake line run, particularly at unions and ferrules, as corrosion here can lead to sudden fluid loss. The repeated suspension bush advisories across front lower arms, anti-roll bar linkages, and the rear sub-frame point to a car that has absorbed significant road stress without comprehensive replacement of worn bushes. Check for play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, which was flagged in both 2023 tests. The headlamp lens hazing noted across multiple years may reduce night-time beam intensity even if it has not yet triggered a failure. Tyre condition has been borderline at times, with cuts and edge wear appearing in 2023, so inspect current tyres for uneven wear patterns that would confirm the suspension geometry issues hinted at by the bush wear.