2009 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · HV59 DWO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of degrading suspension components. While the most recent test in May 2024 at 131,518 miles resulted in a pass, it introduced advisories for a damaged windscreen, an inoperative registration lamp, and worn front suspension arm bushes. These bushes were a recurring issue dating back to 2021, suggesting that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 13,604 miles between the May 2023 and May 2024 tests, which indicates steady usage rather than long periods of inactivity. The June 2022 failure at 107,483 miles highlighted immediate concerns with anti-roll bar ball joints and suspension arm bushes, which appear to have been addressed to allow for the clean pass in 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar linkages and bushes, as these have appeared multiple times across the last four years. The 2024 advisory regarding the nearside front lower suspension arm bush indicates the wear has returned or was never fully rectified. Given the age of the Subaru, the inspection should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and frame mounting points, as these are not detailed in the MOT record but are common failure points for this model at this mileage.