2008 Subaru Justy 1.0L Petrol · LG08 BVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension and steering. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 101,050 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior. The failure at 100,981 miles revealed critical issues including an illegal offside front tyre, an excessively worn nearside lower suspension arm ball joint, and play in the steering rack inner joints. This suggests a reactive maintenance approach where the owner only addresses significant mechanical faults immediately upon an MOT failure result. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,050 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on engine internal components, but the data shows a recent jump of over 6,500 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. The recurring issues with the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint across multiple years indicate that rubber components and metal joints are degrading from age and oxidation despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front steering and suspension geometry. The recurring faults between 2024 and 2025 suggest that the steering rack inner joints and ball joints are reaching the end of their functional life. You should specifically check for excessive play in the steering and inspect the lower arm bushings for tearing, as the record already flagged these areas twice. Given the vehicle's age, a close inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points is also essential, as low-mileage cars often suffer from hidden rust if left stationary for long periods.