2012 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · BL61 GKX

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently assessed as non-roadworthy , with a clear and consistent trend of worsening condition. This conclusion is anchored by the most recent test on 2026-02-02, which recorded a failure at 120,697 miles. The 2026-01-22 test indicates a failure at 119,890 miles, confirming that the vehicle has been in service for approximately 16 months with a cumulative mileage of 120,697 miles. This rapid accumulation of miles over a short period suggests the vehicle has undergone significant wear or neglect, particularly in the suspension and braking systems, which are the most frequently failing components in older models. The maintenance history reveals a distinct pattern of failure that correlates with the vehicle's age and mileage. The 2025-01-16 test failed on 106,348 miles, and the 2024-01-19 test passed at 101,590 miles. This gap of 5,750 miles between the two most recent failures indicates that the vehicle has been driven at a high speed for over a year without a complete overhaul of the suspension, brakes, or drivetrain. The 2026-02-02 test failure, which involved a multiple light source in the nearside position lamp, is a direct consequence of the accumulated wear in the suspension bushing, a component that is prone to failure under heavy load. Consequently, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear at the rear of the vehicle. The most critical areas to check are the rear suspension, including the anti-roll bar bushings and the rear brake pads. The history of multiple failures in the 2025-01-16 test and 2024-01-19 test strongly suggests that the rear suspension and braking system have deteriorated rapidly, likely due to the vehicle's age and the lack of regular servicing. The buyer must verify that the brake pads are in good condition and that the suspension components are free of excessive wear or corrosion, as these are the primary causes of the recurring failures observed in the MOT records.