2010 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Diesel · BF60 FPU

The 2010 Subaru Legacy presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 8 May 2024 at 172,626 miles passed, but the tester flagged an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and noted rear sub-frame corrosion alongside slight underside corrosion. This is not a clean bill of health. The trend is not clearly improving. A clean pass in May 2021 at 150,010 miles was sandwiched by a failure just five days earlier for a fractured nearside front coil spring, headlamp aim defects, and a cracked central front silencer. The vehicle has required repeated attention to suspension components, corrosion, and lighting across the record. The maintenance pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than consistent preventative upkeep. The mileage progression tells a story of steady but slightly uneven use. Between the May 2021 failure at 152,033 miles and the May 2022 test at 159,421 miles, the car covered 7,388 miles in roughly a year. From May 2022 to May 2023, it added 7,487 miles, reaching 166,908. The jump to 172,626 miles by May 2024 represents 5,718 miles in the final recorded year, a modest reduction. The overall average of approximately 10,789 miles per year over sixteen years is typical for this age, though the slight dip in the most recent period could indicate lighter use or a period of limited activity. A buyer should inspect the underside thoroughly. The rear sub-frame corrosion noted in both 2022 and 2024, combined with the 2022 advisory for corroded integral body structure, raises legitimate questions about structural integrity beneath the surface. The fractured coil spring failure in 2021 was addressed, but the repeated advisories for worn suspension bushes and anti-roll bar components in 2022 and 2023 suggest the front and rear suspension has seen sustained wear. The 2022 advisory for corroded brake pipes and fuel pipes, particularly at the filler neck, warrants close examination of the braking system and fuel lines for deterioration. The nearside rear wheel distortion flagged in 2022 should be checked against current tyre condition and wheel integrity. The cumulative record points to a vehicle that has been kept running but not meticulously maintained. Corrosion advisories are recurring and have not been cleared. Suspension wear is persistent. A pre-purchase inspection focused on sub-frame condition, brake pipe integrity, and suspension component wear is strongly advisable before committing to this vehicle.