2003 Subaru Legacy Wagon 2.0L Petrol · LU03 JUE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred attention to suspension and rubber components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 118,067 miles flagged an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar bush. While the car passed, the recurring appearance of suspension bushes and tyre wear across the last four years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they approach an MOT failure threshold, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 118,067 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,133 miles. The usage pattern is remarkably consistent, with intervals of roughly 7,000 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2026. This low mileage often reduces mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain, but it frequently correlates with the age-related degradation of rubber parts, as evidenced by the perishing sidewalls noted in the 2024 and 2025 records. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record consistently notes worn suspension arm bushes and ball joints dating back to 2024. The nearside rear drop link and the nearside front inner C/V boot were previously flagged as advisories and should be checked for grease leaks or excessive play. Given the history of all four tyres being low or perishing simultaneously, the age of the current rubber is likely a greater concern than the tread depth, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot in the sidewalls.