2019 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · BN69 TVV

This Subaru has covered roughly 96,000 miles in about seven years, averaging nearly 14,000 miles annually. This is significantly higher than average usage and suggests the vehicle has likely been used for long-distance commuting or heavy duty. At this mileage, you should expect that major wear items like the clutch, brakes, and suspension components have been subjected to considerable stress. The MOT history reveals a distinct pattern of suspension and steering wear that has resulted in failures for the last two consecutive years. In October 2024, the car failed due to excessively worn anti-roll bar pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside rear. Exactly one year later, in October 2025, it failed again, this time due to excessive play in the nearside front steering linkage ball joint. In both instances, the vehicle passed a retest on the same day, indicating that the previous owner addressed these faults immediately. The condition trend appears to be worsening in terms of component fatigue, as the failures are migrating from the rear suspension to the front steering system. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy with a clean pass, the recurring annual failures suggest that the high mileage is accelerating the degradation of the car's undercarriage. It is likely that other suspension components are nearing the end of their service life, even if they have not yet failed a test.