2015 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · FE65 DLF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of developing suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 159,072 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative registration plate lamp and damage to the nearside front lower door, the vehicle passed immediately upon rectifying. The previous record shows a pattern of mechanical component degradation that suggests the vehicle is reaching the end of several major life-cycle intervals. At 159,072 miles over 11 years, this Subaru has covered an average of approximately 14,500 miles per year. This represents high-intensity consistent use, evidenced by the 15,264 miles driven between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 12,106 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. Such high mileage puts significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension geometry, which are common areas for Subaru models of this age. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies. The November 2024 test flagged play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint alongside worn bushes on both rear lower suspension arms and the anti-roll bar. Because these components were not listed as replaced in the 2025 record, the buyer should verify if the play has worsened into excessive movement. The broken nearside inner wing guard noted in 2024 should also be checked for signs of impact-related corrosion on the wheel arch, as missing guards often allow moisture and debris to degrade structural metalwork.