2010 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · BF60 FPT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deteriorating suspension and structural components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 120,568 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories regarding corrosion on the rear upper suspension arms and subframe. The presence of deteriorating rubber bushes in the front suspension arms has been noted in every test since 2022, indicating that while the vehicle remains legal, the underlying wear items are not being proactively replaced. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging 7,500 miles per annum. Between October 2023 at 113,863 miles and November 2025 at 120,568 miles, the car covered roughly 6,700 miles. The failure in October 2024 at 116,714 miles occurred due to a major exhaust leak and thin brake pads, suggesting that the owner addresses mechanical faults upon MOT failure rather than following a preventative schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe and upper suspension arms to ensure the noted corrosion has not progressed into structural weakness. The recurring reports of worn front lower arm bushes suggest the suspension is nearing the end of its functional life, which will eventually impact handling and tyre wear. Additionally, because brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in late 2024, the current thickness of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they were actually replaced since that advisory.