2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · BL08 XHB

The most recent MOT from June 2025 shows the vehicle passed, but it reveals a significant accumulation of minor and moderate defects across the suspension, lighting, and drivetrain. While the car is running, the sheer number of advisory-style failures suggests a maintenance pattern that is reactive rather than proactive. There is a clear and concerning trend of worsening mechanical condition. While the 2023 records showed issues with bushes and oil leaks, the 2025 inspection shows these problems have expanded to include a severely deteriorated CV boot, worn suspension arm bushes on both sides, leaking shock absorbers, and thinning rear brake pads and discs. The recurring mention of corrosion on the structure and brake pipes since 2024 is a major red flag for an older Subaru. The mileage of 130,919 over 18 years averages roughly 7,273 miles per year, which is typical for its age. This suggests the car has not been excessively driven, but the variety of wear on consumables like tyres, brakes, and suspension components indicates it may have been used for shorter, perhaps harsher, trips or has simply suffered from age-related degradation of rubber and metal parts. The most serious risks are the ongoing structural corrosion and the deteriorating CV joint and suspension components. The presence of an oil leak that has been noted in multiple years also warrants close scrutiny to ensure it is not a developing major fault. Before purchasing, you must inspect the underside of the vehicle thoroughly to assess the extent of the structural corrosion.