2015 Subaru XV 2.0L Diesel · CK15 NSZ

This 2015 Subaru XV presents a worsening mechanical trajectory despite passing its most recent test on 12 May 2026 at 115,377 miles. The vehicle suffers from chronic suspension wear that has escalated from minor advisories into major failures over the last three years. While the latest certificate is valid, the ongoing degradation of chassis components indicates a persistent lack of preventative maintenance. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use, averaging roughly 10,500 miles annually across eleven years. The odometer climbed from 85,045 miles in May 2023 to 115,377 miles in May 2026, reflecting steady daily driving rather than prolonged standing or erratic use. This consistent high-mileage use takes a heavy toll on the drivetrain and suspension, which is clearly reflected in the MOT record. The front suspension is the primary concern. A May 2024 failure at 94,477 miles flagged excessively worn front anti-roll bar joints and bushes, alongside a fractured offside front coil spring. Although the car passed a retest just fifteen days later, the May 2025 test at 104,404 miles immediately revealed slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints and the offside front track rod end. This rapid recurrence of front-end wear strongly suggests the replacement parts fitted in 2024 were either budget-grade or the underlying chassis stress was never properly resolved. The rear anti-roll bar D bushes have also persisted as an advisory across both 2025 and 2026, remaining unworn enough to fail but clearly degrading. Brake and tyre consumables also point to deferred upkeep. The May 2024 failure noted an offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn alongside excessive handbrake travel, following a 2023 advisory for rear brake disc scoring and pitting. Both rear tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limits in May 2026, mirroring a similar advisory from May 2023. Failing or advising on tyre tread depth twice in three years implies the previous owner routinely ran components right to the legal minimum. A buyer must mandate a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, coil springs, and steering joints before purchase, and budget for immediate replacement of the rear anti-roll bar bushes and rear tyres.