2021 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · BK71 DRX

The most recent MOT (26 August 2025) was a pass at 45,903 mi, with the only comment being a near‑side rear nail in the tyre. The previous MOT (13 August 2024) also passed, but flagged slight damage or cracking on all four tyres. This shows a consistent pattern of tyre wear rather than any mechanical fault. The tyre observations suggest the tyres are reaching the end of their service life. By the 2024 test all four were already showing early signs of perishing, and a year later a puncture appeared on the rear near‑side. The trend is therefore stable in the sense that the vehicle has not developed new faults, but the tyre condition is not improving – it is simply ageing. If the tyres have not been replaced since the 2024 inspection, they are likely close to the legal minimum tread depth and may need replacement soon. At 45,903 mi for a 2021 model the mileage works out to about 9,200 mi per year, which is typical for a privately used car. This figure does not point to excessive hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of low use that could allow tyre ageing to dominate wear patterns. In short, the mileage signal is ambiguous; the key wear indicator here is the tyre condition.