2017 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · F2 SMK

The Subaru Outback currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 25 February 2026, recorded at 85,085 miles. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. The vehicle failed its February 2023 test on a fractured offside rear coil spring, a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision, worn front brake pads, a worn offside rear tyre, a defective horn, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. Two days later, at the identical 85,085 miles, it passed with only minor advisories for thin front brake pads and a worn offside rear tyre. That rapid retest and clean pass suggest the previous owner addressed the serious suspension and braking defects promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the January 2024 pass at 63,015 miles and the February 2025 pass at 72,972 miles, the car covered 9,957 miles in roughly thirteen months, which aligns closely with the lifetime average of around 9,454 miles per year. The mileage then appears to have stabilised, with no recorded movement between the February 2025 test at 72,972 miles and the February 2026 tests at 85,085 miles. That jump of 12,113 miles in a single year is a notable acceleration in use, though it remains within a plausible range for a vehicle of this type. The record is otherwise clean, with no gaps or anomalies suggesting a tampered odometer. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The fractured offside rear coil spring flagged in February 2023 is a significant structural defect. Even though it was replaced for the subsequent pass, the underside of the vehicle should be examined for corrosion around the spring seats, mounting points, and subframe, as Subaru Outbacks operating in road-salt regions are prone to corrosion in these areas. The recurring advisory on the offside rear tyre suggests possible misalignment or a worn rear suspension bush, so the full rear geometry and condition of the trailing arm and lateral link bushes need checking. The front brake pads were wearing thin at the most recent test, meaning replacement is likely due soon. A road test should confirm the brake pedal anti-slip provision is secure and that no binding or uneven braking persists from the earlier defect.