2011 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · EY60 EEH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test on June 29, 2023 at 150,898 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure on the same day for a misaligned offside headlamp aim. This suggests the owner addressed the immediate compliance issue, but the clean sheet in the last two tests contrasts sharply with the significant mechanical failures noted in previous years. At 150,898 miles over 15 years, the Subaru has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages. The data shows steady progression between June 2021 and June 2023, with the vehicle covering 10,185 miles in that period. However, as the last MOT was recorded in June 2023, the vehicle is now nearly three years out of date of of. This significant gap in recent testing increases the risk, as the current state of safety-critical components has not been verified since before the last official inspection. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly, as the June 2021 failure flagged perished rear lower arm bushes on both front sides. The record also shows chronic uneven tyre wear across multiple axles, specifically on inner edges, indicating a persistent alignment issue or worn components that were not necessarily fully rectified. The 2021 failure regarding exhaust emissions, including high carbon monoxide and lambda readings, suggests past combustion issues or catalytic converter inefficiency that require close monitoring to ensure the engine is not degrading rapidly. Physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion, which is common for vehicles of this age. Given the history of edge tyre wear and suspension faults, a thorough check of the steering joints and suspension geometry is essential. Because the vehicle has not been tested for three years, a comprehensive check of the brake lines, fluid leaks, and hoses is necessary to identify any new mechanical failures that have developed since the 2023 entry.